The Gambia, a small West African country with a population of 2.4 million, occupies a narrow strip of land along the Gambia River. Despite this central water source, only a sixth of the land is arable, and poor soil quality has led to the predominance of a single crop – peanuts. Many rural communities still face water shortages, relying on traditional wells and seasonal sources.
Sustainable
water in Gambia
Delivering outstanding results for 10 years
Communities in The Gambia were the first eWATER smart villages. Ten years later, these seven villages still have safe access to water – and the data from these connected systems provides robust evidence that eWATER’s systems are built to last.
The eWATER Gambia programme is the most proven financially sustainable rural water supply programme to be found anywhere in sub – Saharan Africa.
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Communities in The Gambia were the first eWATER smart villages. Ten years later, these seven villages still have safe access to water – and the data from these connected systems provides robust evidence that eWATER’s systems are built to last.
The eWATER Gambia programme is the most proven financially sustainable rural water supply programme to be found anywhere in sub – Saharan Africa.
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Girls’ Education and Economic
Empowerment in Wellingaraba Village
In Wellingaraba – the community has consumed 95 million litres of clean water over the last eight years. We installed a solar-powered water pump system, tank and network of 23 eWATERtaps in Wellingaraba and saw the village evolve:
Women run 24 of the village’s market stalls.
A 70% reduction in water-borne diseases means people are healthier.
Girls’ school attendance has doubled.
130,000 tonnes of carbon saved as of November 2025
The local secondary school has its own bespoke eWATERtap and now grows vegetables and bananas for their students and for sale to the community to generate income for books.
The population has grown by 30% and eWATER are now extending the water system into new streets.