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: Time for Reading!
Linda M., 18, recalled what life was like in Chimoroni before her community’s spring was protected last year. "Queuing was the biggest challenge when this spring was still unprotected, especially during the dry seasons. I could queue for close to an hour just to fetch water," said Linda. But life is much simpler, and water collection is muc...
A Year Later: "Thank you for bringing joy to our school."
Angel M., 12, recalled what life was like at Mukuchi Primary School before her school’s well was installed last year. "It was so tiresome and hectic to carry water outside the school compound. Sometimes, the school neighbor would not allow us to fetch water before the money was paid. We had to go far away looking for water for drinking and dom...
A Year Later: Becoming economically independent through agriculture!
Judith Mutheu, 34, recalled what life was like in Kyamwau before her community’s hand-dug well attached to a sand dam was installed last year. "Before the construction of this sand dam (with a dug well), we faced many challenges. It was difficult looking for water. We wasted a lot of time walking to springs which are very far from here. Our ar...
A Year Later: Dreams of creating a farm!
Mutunga, 12, recalled what life was like in Kyamwau before his community’s sand dam and shallow well were implemented last year. "Before the construction of this project, life was very hard. We used to get water from very far [away] at a spring called 'Kwa Nguli.' The trek took us four hours, depending on the situation at the spring. Sometimes...
A Year Later: Improved health and time for friends!
Martha N., 11, recalled what life was like in Sundulo Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "The spring was [only] partially protected, and [the] water was dirty, but because we didn't have elsewhere to go, we had to take it as it was. Accessibility was hard because it did not have stairs as it [does] now," said Mart...