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 to Play and Study!
Life for students at Ithingili Primary School used to be exhausting. Having to function without sufficient water made everyday things challenging. "The rampant water scarcity within the school caused a lot of issues," said 15-year-old Caroline M. "For instance, meals sometimes could delay, and conducting personal hygiene was onerous because there...
A Year Later: Less Wasted Time Means Better Academic Performance!
A year ago, the community members in Butunyi waited in long lines for water every day because collecting water from the unprotected spring was time-consuming and labor-intensive. "Due to [the] large population in our community, we could queue at the water point waiting for our turn to collect water," said 10-year-old Grivin, who we spoke to last y...
A Year Later: More Time to Read!
Before we protected Ezekiel Mmasi Spring, collecting water in Chimoroni was dangerous and time-consuming. Community members drank contaminated water, even though they knew it made them ill. "I one day fell and hurt my arm when fetching water at the unprotected spring after rains had rained. I was also wasting time queuing at the water point, time ...
A Year Later: "Thanks to you, we have water in plenty."
Last year, the students of Utuneni Secondary School could only access water two days a week. So the school administration often bought water from unreliable, expensive vendors. This left the school with high bills and still not enough water. "Before the construction of this project, life was very hard," said 18-year-old Sarah N. "We didn’t have ...
A Year Later: "I rarely miss schooling!"
"It was so hectic, especially carrying water and books in the morning when it is very cold," said 11-year-old student Iminza S., when describing what life was like for her before we installed a rain tank at her school last year. "Much of our time meant for studies was going to waste when [we were] sent for more water [at] a distant surface water [...