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: 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...
A Year Later: Students gain time to learn!
At St. Peter's Khabakaya Primary School, finding and collecting sufficient water was once a daily burden. "Students used to bring water from home. Water was a major challenge since sometimes students could be forced to go the spring," said 58-year-old teacher Nelson Wanzetse. But since we installed a borehole well last year, collecting water has ...
A Year Later: "Today, I get water without struggle."
Before Wandati Spring was protected last year, finding water in Khabondi was challenging. "It used to be very difficult. People used to go far to get water for drinking," said 16-year-old Joshua M. But since the spring's protection, things are different for Joshua and he has been busy improving things. "Today, I get water without struggle, as yo...
A Year Later: "The water is now clean, and I enjoy drinking it."
"The water used to be too dirty, and I used to suffer from diarrhea," said 11-year-old Cyprian O. when describing what the water flowing from Ambani Spring used to be like before. But things changed for Cyprian and other community members once their spring was protected last year. "The water is now clean, and I enjoy drinking it," he said. And w...
A Year Later: Chores Done Faster!
Before we rehabilitated the well in Masome last year, every day involved grueling trips to the local stream. "It was not easy for us in this community," said 30-year-old farmer Mabinty Sesay. "It was like hell for me considering the distance I used to cover every day to go to the stream to fetch water. From my house to the stream is very far, and ...