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 Primary School
"Before the rain tank, life in this school had been unbearable." "I thank God for having brought you to our school. We used to come with water from home and this was so tiresome. Carrying water, books, and firewood made life difficult. At some point, you would get to school with a wet uniform for if the lid used to close your container fell off th...
Kegoye Primary School
"When I joined this school, water was scarce and this was an impediment towards my overall performance." "Many a time we were required to go fetch water during class hours for kitchen use and this really interrupted our lessons. We used to take at least twenty minutes fetching water." "I am indeed happy with this facility as I can now access clea...
Namakoye Primary School
"We used to walk long distances searching for water. This was time-wasting and we would also get tired and lack concentration during classes." "Since the installment of the rain tank, we have enough water to clean our classrooms and toilets, and we always have our lunch on time due to the availability of water in the school." "Wi...
Immaculate Heart Secondary School
"Before the installation of the rain tank, getting water was quite a challenge." "As students, we would deliberately absent ourselves so that we were not sent to fetch water." "Poor health that arose as a result of consuming dirty water led to the contraction of water-related diseases that deteriorated the health of students, causing them to miss...
Esibila Secondary School
"Being requested to carry water from home was a challenge to the students." "Early each morning, one was able to spot students carrying water to school. And for those who were not able to carry water, they would be severely punished by the teacher on duty and this did encourage high cases of absenteeism." "Since the installment of the rai...