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: Community Living a Happy Life!
Last year before Luvisia Spring was protected, collecting water was challenging. "Our main water source was open to contamination," said 58-year-old farmer Timonah Luvisia. "It had been protected earlier (an attempt was made by another entity), but the workmanship was poor, which exposed the water to contamination. It was not easy fetching water f...
A Year Later: No More Carrying Water to School!
"Life before this water point was really hard," said 13-year-old student Alex S. "We had to carry water from our homes. Some of us stay very far from school, [so] this was really a tedious exercise. Sometimes, we would be asked to go get water in the middle of lessons. This would mean going to the spring or river," Alex said. Students of Kapsogor...
A Year Later: "Learning is now fun!"
"Before the project, life was really tough," said 12-year-old Irene A. "Every morning, I had to come [to school] with my 20-liter water container full of water. Then, later in the evening, [I had to] go to the river again to get more water to be used for cleaning purposes. This really made me dread waking up every morning for school." A year ago, ...
A Year Later: "Life has greatly changed."
Before we installed a rain tank at Kikumuni Boys Secondary School, both students and teachers experienced hardships due to water scarcity, from water-related illnesses to unclean environments. “Initially, we experienced a lot of challenges pertaining [to] water," said 18-year-old student, Willy N. "Drinking water was not always available. Also ...
A Year Later: "I have achieved a lot."
Before Kwa Witinga Spring was protected last year, collecting water was challenging. "I had the fear of going to the water point alone because the environment surrounding the spring was with huge trees and a lot of bushes," said 10-year-old Deogracious. "Also, I was always forced to wait so that adults can fetch water first. This wasted my time an...