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.
Chisombe Spring
"Initially, getting water here was so disappointing. Imagine coming for water when it is very cold, and you have to step in water to fetch it. More so, during the dry spell, you could waste a lot of your time queuing for water because we did not capture all the possible water sources like they are now," said Lydia. "Now fetching water is just amaz...
Kusimba Spring
"We used to fetch water from a piece of a roof or a banana stalk. My mother did not like it because the water was dirty. She did not want me to come to the spring," said Valarie. "It is good because my mother does not complain. I can come here more often, and it is easy. I just have to place the container under the pipe." "We have planted arrowro...
Mausi Spring
"Before implementation of this spring, getting water was very difficult and tiresome because you could stay at the spring for a long time to fetch water. More so, children like me were last to fetch water because the elder ones thought we might make the water dirty while fetching it before them," said Margret. "Now, the water point is discharging ...
Namarambi Primary School
"Before the project, we used to make several trips to the river to get dirty water for daily use. This made us tired in that we could not fully concentrate in class after fetching water." "Sometimes, class lessons were interrupted for us to go and get more water when the need arose." "Now, the water point is located in the school compound which m...
Shikusa Primary School
"Before the project, it was difficult because we used to go to a seasonal spring to collect water that was not safe for drinking." "The water could not serve us for a long time because we had not larger containers for storing it." "The spring was far and slopy, making it risky for young kids and adults alike." "Right now, we do get clean water ...