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 Can Now Attend School With Dignity!
Before we installed a borehole well at Mukambi Baptist Primary School last year, life for everyone at the school was a lot more hectic - especially in the morning. "It was very difficult," said the school's health teacher, Everline Busolo, 38. "Preparations in the morning were time wasted, since students had to go and get water before settling dow...
A Year Later: "I am certain that my dream will come true."
Last year, Isikhi Primary School's students were tired before the school day would even start, all because they had to lug heavy containers of water with them each morning. "It was tiresome, and most of the time I didn't like going to school because I had to carry books and water from home," explained 11-year-old student Triza A. "As a girl, this ...
A Year Later: "I am now strong and healthy."
Before we installed a high-capacity rain catchment tank at Galong Primary School last year, students carried the burden of fetching water every day - literally. "Much pressure was put on the students to avail water for use in school," explained 12-year-old student Abigail. "Everywhere you could go, you would always find students carrying jerrycans...
A Year Later: Challenges Eliminated!
Students at Kitagwa Primary School used to have to bring water with them on their way to school and then leave again throughout the day to fetch more. But since we installed a rain tank on school grounds, no one has to worry about supplying water anymore. 12-year-old Gift, who we spoke to when we last visited Kitagwa, remembers well what life at t...
A Year Later: "I am very excited to see a dream come true"
Fifteen-year-old Isatu shared how life was for her last year before a well was installed in her community. "It was a challenging moment for me growing up in this community because there has never been a well in this community," said Isatu. She continued, "I had to go down [to] the swamp every morning and evening to fetch water. Sometimes on my way...