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.
A Year Later: Kavyuni Salvation Army Primary School
“Before the construction of this water tank, we used to carry jerrycans of water to school every day for cleaning the classrooms, latrines ...
A Year Later: Malinda Secondary School Academic Performance Improved!
When asked what life at Malinda Secondary School was like before their rainwater catchment tank existed, teacher Lincye Vuguza, 34, said, "Our students used to look for water from different sources just to have something which was not safe. We are now sure of our water. I can take it without fear because I know the source. Also, students are now p...
Nzimba Community
Before the sand dam and hand-dug well (dubbed Kasilu Well) in Nzimba community were installed, sixteen-year-old Kioko had a lot less free time. "We'd spend a lot of time in search of water," Kioko said, "but now we spend only a few minutes to acquire it." He was proud to mention that his personal hygiene has improved since the installation of the ...
Nzimba Community
Before the water point was installed a year ago, Nzimba community members would have to spend two hours a day fetching water. Now, the landscape and the people are thriving. "The environment around this place was very dry," said Stephen Nthei, a local farmer and community member. "We used to get water from very far away. Now, our personal hygiene ...
Kasioni Community Hand-Dug Well
We experienced several water issues. For instance, during the dry season, we had to travel 5 kilometers to the nearest river to acquire water for use. We could not conduct farming because the area was dry, and the little water we had was only enough to cook and drink. Hygiene and sanitation levels had also plummeted, thanks to the water scarcity. ...