Stories from the Field
As we work to provide water, we're committed to helping people like you meet your global neighbors and to realize that we all share the same basic needs. We hope to break down stereotypes and the false distinctions between the so-called winners and losers, rich and poor, the needy and charitable, by introducing you to the people we serve with the respect and admiration they rightfully deserve.
These are stories of hope, told in the words of those who carry out this work every day - our friends in the field.
Water Access Allows Lena to Venture into Farming!
Fifty-one-year-old Lena Nason recalled what life was like in the Ilalu Community before her community's hand-dug well was implemented last year. "We depended on the public standpipe and had to purchase the water. We could also rely on very dirty water from an earth dam approximately five kilometers (over 3 miles) away. This water source was open...
Linet Can Quickly Collect Clean Water!
Like many children in Kenya, 8-year-old Linet is responsible for collecting water to help meet her family's daily water needs. Before the protection of the spring last year, that task stole her time. Since the Spring's Protection "The water point has two discharge pipes to access water, which has made it easier to access water. Our jer...
Patrick Dreams of Becoming a Doctor!
Fourteen-year-old Patrick recalled what life was like in the Yumbani Community before his community’s well was installed last year. Before the Well's Implementation “Before this project was completed, getting water was hard. I had to walk for a long time to reach to river Miu. I often felt tired and thirsty, especially on hot days....
Water Brings Josephat Security & Peace of Mind!
Thirty-eight-year-old farmer Josephat Mutunga recalled what life was like in the Yumbani Community before his community's sand dam was installed last year. Before the Sand Dam Installation "Before the sand dam project was built in our community last year, I faced several problems with water. One major issue was the scarcity of clean wa...
Muema Making Improvements Thanks to Water!
Forty-year-old Muema Manzi recalled what life was like in the Nzimba Community before his community’s sand dam was implemented last year. “We experienced water scarcity because this area is semi-arid, and the nearby rivers are seasonal. We used to walk over five kilometers (over 3 miles) to [the] nearest waterpoint. We also lacked sufficient...