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: Finally, Time to Play!
When we first visited Mushirongo Community, Were Spring was always crowded. People woke up as early as they could in an attempt to win the race against others within the community for water. At the time, we spoke to young Flevian W., who said: “When you get people (adults) at the spring, they cannot allow you as a child to fetch water before the...
A Year Later: Beautifying Our School!
The students of Mbiuni Primary School used to face a daily struggle for water. “Initially, we experienced a lot of challenges pertaining [to] water," said 13-year-old Peter M. "It was very hard to carry water every day to school. I walked around 20 minutes with my bag on my back and [in my] hand a jerrycan of water holding three liters [of water...
A Year Later: A Clean House and Clean Hands!
“Before the construction of this project, life was very hard," said 17-year-old Everlyne. "We used to get water from very far [away] in a river that is about four kilometers from home, and the water was not very safe for drinking. We did not have enough water for maintaining our hygiene and sanitation as well as for watering our trees and other ...
A Year Later: Supporting Needy Students by Growing Vegetables!
"Before this project was installed in our school, we used to crowd at the water point, which could result in fights," said 17-year-old student Michele M., when describing what collecting water used to be like at St. Stephens ACK Eshiakhulo Secondary School. But since we installed a rain tank last year, things have been different for Michele and he...
A Year Later: Enough Time to Stay in School!
"As learners, we used to get tired and waste time going to [the] River Lusumu and even in the villages looking for water," said Hellen (the one wearing the darkest blue sweater in the group photo). "I no longer get tired carrying water from home every morning," shared Hellen. "Since the project was done, I've never been absent because of being sic...