Residents of Old Sodoken in Maryland County are set to gain reliable access to safe drinking water as non-profit organization Face Africa begins modern water supply installations in the town.
The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) organization started work in Old Sodoken Statutory District this week, targeting a long-standing challenge for the community: limited access to clean and safe water. Once completed, the project will connect every household in Old Sodoken to the new water system.
Face Africa Country Manager Samuel Gorgbor said the organization was invited to expand into the area through Maryland County District #2 lawmaker.
He described the move into Old Sodoken as the first step in a wider partnership aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene services across rural Liberia.
“All households in Old Sodoken will be connected to the safe drinking water installation project,” Gorgbor said.
He explained that the initiative goes beyond laying pipes — it’s designed to reduce illness caused by contaminated water sources while embedding sanitation and hygiene practices into daily life in the community.
Gorgbor noted that Face Africa’s work in Liberia covers more than water supply. The organization also runs sanitation and hygiene initiatives, health and hygiene training programs, women’s empowerment activities, and other safe drinking water projects. The Old Sodoken project will combine infrastructure with training and outreach to ensure the water system is used effectively and maintained long-term.
The launch marks a key expansion of Face Africa’s rural WASH programs in Maryland County, with officials saying the partnership with local leaders will guide further rollout to other underserved communities.
For residents who have relied on unsafe water sources for years, the project offers a direct step toward better health and living conditions in Old Sodoken.