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: Khodeza Community School Has Improved Hygiene!
The students and staff of Khodeza Community School are happy to have access to safe and clean water still, a year after their completed water project. The school's principal Abdul Karim Janneh, 45, said, "As we all know, water is life, and we thank God that we have access to this project in our school. It has impacted our lives in so many ways....
A Year Later: #5 MacAuley Street Homes Being Improved!
Bankole David Sesay, 67, a livestock farmer, shared, "My children no longer waste time at the water point because this project has made it easier for us. Now my children have enough time to study and go to school on time. This waterpoint has impacted my life in many ways because I am now saving enough money for me and my family. "Before, I used to...
A Year Later: Kasongha Primary School Students' Health Improves!
The students and staff at Kasongha Primary School are still reaping the benefits of their completed water project with good health a year later. Alihassan Kanu, a 49-year-old security guard from the community, said, "The kids are always in class, and they can get water on time whenever the need arises. The water is pure for drinking. The kids ar...
A Year Later: Bulukhombe Primary School Doing Science Experiments!
Jane, 12, commented, "Accessing water from the tank within the [school] compound is easy. [It's] very quick to get water for drinking and cleaning our classes. Being healthy all the time at school [is now possible] because [the] water is safe for me to consume without getting sick." She continued, "The availability of water from the tank at our sc...
A Year Later: Gamalenga Primary School Attendance Improves!
Agnes, 13, shared how things were difficult before she had a reliable water point at her school. "Being requested to carry water to school every day was a big challenge, especially during the drought season. On various occasions, I did feel disturbed, and this did impact negatively on my academics." Then Agnes explained how the improved water situ...