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.
Khwihondwe SA Primary School
"We used to go to the spring during class time to get water. This was very difficult for us as students. Getting water from this tank is very easy. You just open the tap and you get the water, with no walking long distances. I have improved in my studies because of having water near and am now scoring good grades because I am healthy and sure of dr...
Mukoko Baptist Primary School
"As a pupil of this school, I had been wasting much time walking long distances looking for water. This contributed to absenteeism among pupils, manual cleaning not being done on a daily basis, food not being prepared at school, and less time for academic activities. But now the entire school can access clean and safe water for school activities an...
Sawawa Secondary School
"As a student of this school, I had faced challenges concerning access to clean and safe water. This resulted in me coming late to school due to the burden of carrying water. The water we collected was not enough for the entire school; hence we could not achieve our standards of hygiene. Access to clean water has enhanced my academic time with no m...
St. Gerald Mayuge Secondary School
"We really had a challenge accessing clean and safe water. It affected us mostly on our academics with much time spent looking for water. We could not attend our morning preps and could not do daily cleaning." When asked how the new water point at his school has impacted his life, Benjamin said, "Life has really changed. The majority of us can acc...
St. Michael Mukongolo Primary School
Khakai Kaudesia, a teacher, shared what life was like before the new rainwater tank was complete, "As a school, we faced challenges concerning access to clean, safe water. Our pupils would carry water from home daily, which made them come to school late when they should have attended morning lessons. The hygiene standards were poor, with no cleanin...