“In our village there is only one water pump that is out of order. We were forced to resort to using water from the river, which is not safe for drinking,” says mother-of-two Fadimata, who lives in Circle of Gourma Rharous, Mali. That changed when Islamic Relief repaired water sources in her area. Over 8,000 local people gained reliable access to clean drinking water, while more than 5,700 benefited from a greater understanding of good hygiene.