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: Girls' Education More Accessible!
"Previously, it was so challenging to get water from this school," 17-year-old student Ruth W. said. "Because at break time, I and my classmates were being sent to fetch water outside the school compound for domestic use in school. [But what we collected] was not enough for the whole school, thus leading us to [go] back several times, fetching wate...
A Year Later: Henry's Building Project!
Before Kadi Spring was protected last year, community members of Elwasambi did their best to collect water, but no matter what they did, it was challenging, and the water was still contaminated. "[The spring] water was not protected, therefore getting it was very difficult," said nine-year-old Henry. As part of the spring protection, water access...
A Year Later: Better Concentration in School!
Life at Kabinjari Primary School was challenging for students like 12-year-old Eunice K. before we installed a rain tank at her school last year. "Everything before the installation of this water point was hard and painful," Eunice said. "I had to bring water from home on a daily basis. This was really hard and discouraging because you reach schoo...
A Year Later: Improved personal hygiene!
The community members of Nsamya Nusaff used to suffer without a reliable, clean source of water. "We used to collect water from open sources and springs, which would sometimes produce worms, especially during rainy seasons. This caused me stomach aches, and sometimes I would miss school, which affected my academic performance," said Reagan E., 13....
A Year Later: New Income from Farm!
“Before the construction of this project, life was very hard," said 18-year-old Alex M. "We used to get water from River Athi which would take us close to three hours depending on the current weather and water demand at the household. The journey was long and demanding. We could barely have enough time to study." But things have changed for Alex...