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.
Masaani Community Hand-Dug Well
At a time like this in previous years, Masaani community members would be stressed out due to water scarcity as a result of the lingering drought. However, in the past year, such concerns have never come to a head thanks to the sand dam and hand-dug shallow well they constructed. The water source has been providing plenty of clean water to the res...
Masaani Community Sand Dam
At a time like this in previous years, Masaani community members would be stressed out due to water scarcity as a result of the lingering drought. However, in the past year, such concerns have never come to a head thanks to the sand dam and hand-dug shallow well they constructed. The water source has been providing plenty of clean water to the res...
Uthunga Community sand dam
Uthunga community members are beyond excited about the fruits bore through the sand dam and hand-dug shallow well project constructed a year ago. They are majorly applauding the reduction in the distance covered to access water and the quality of water attained this water point. The water is very fresh for drinking. "My life has improved in the l...
Uthunga Community hand-dug well
Uthunga community members are beyond excited about the fruits bore through the sand dam and hand-dug shallow well project constructed a year ago. They are majorly applauding the reduction in the distance covered to access water and the quality of water attained this water point. The water is very fresh for drinking. "My life has improved in the l...
Samisbei Community, Isaac Rutoh Spring
Field Officer Wilson Kipchoge recently visited Isaac Rutoh Spring in Samisbei to check up on the spring and interview community members about the project's impact since completion. Wilson shared the following reflection from his visit: "The beneficiaries of this project have really been transformed from one step to another by providing them wi...