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.
A Year Later: More Time for Studying and Friends!
Wilkista M., 12, recalled what life was like in the Lunyinya Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "We used to overcrowd at the water point, which was time-consuming and forced us to wake up early in the morning to avoid the crowd," Wilkista shared. Collecting water is now much less demanding for Wilkista and the ot...
A Year Later: Achieving High Hygiene Standards!
Velma B., 13, recalled what life was like in the Shing'odo Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "Collecting water from this water point was not easy, especially during the rainy season. The access point was not accessible. I [had to] stand inside the water for me to collect water. Many people could queue waiting to co...
A Year Later: Water provides more opportunities for students!
Teacher Agathar Shisanyi, 39, recalled what life was like at Bunuku Primary School before her school's well was installed last year. "There is a community borehole that we used to access water. Our pupils crowded the well with community members; this could lead to the wastage of a lot of time. When the water point broke down, it was hectic for u...
A Year Later: Access to water brings joy!
Lovine M., 11, recalled what life was like at Misimo Primary School before her school's well was installed last year. "We would fetch [water] from the stream and sometimes carry it from home. This was a heavy burden that would slow my walk to school. This would result in lateness, that would have me punished by my teachers. Pupils would engage i...
A Year Later: No Longer Worried about Water!
Mariatu K., 17, recalled what life was like in the Mathaineh Community before her community's well was installed last year. "Before the completion of this project, it was not easy for us. I walked [a] far distance to the swamp to fetch water since we were not having a water well by then. Even the area I fetched water from got contaminated mostly...