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.
Musango Community, Jared Lukoko Spring
The community members using Jared Lukoko Spring look happy, reported our field staff after a recent visit to Musango. Initially, people here were affected by the dirty water from the unprotected spring, but with the protection of the spring and formation of the self-help group, the community members now work together and look happier due to the pos...
Shivanga Primary School
Walking into the compound of Shivanga Primary School on a recent early Monday morning, not even one student is in possession of a container in the name of bringing water to school. This is a good sight compared to a year ago when the students were required to carry water to school. This group seems to be up in arms to see that the situation they ...
Shibuli Community, Khamala Spring
As a community [around] Khamala Spring we are greatly benefitting from this project because there is plenty of water which saves the entire area...Secondly, we no longer suffer from waterborne diseases which affected us financially because we were used to buying drugs and seeking treatment," noted one community member from Shibuli. We heard this on...
Imbale Primary School
The rain tank, handwashing stations, and VIP latrines installed at Imbale Primary School last year have greatly helped the school. Pupils now have enough water to drink and even to clean the school environment. Classrooms are nowadays cleaned daily and there is also sufficient water for kitchen and general use. The rain tank has helped the school ...
Matsigulu Primary School
Life for students and staff at Matsigulu Primary School has changed since the installation of their rain tank, handwashing stations, and 6 VIP latrines last year. This is because they now have peace as a school community compared to the past year when they used to quarrel about the losing of jerricans. On this matter, parents would approach the s...