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.
Mavusi Primary School
Since the construction last year of their rain tank, handwashing stations, and VIP latrines, a lot has been achieved at Mavusi Primary School. These changes have included getting clean and safe water easily within the school compound, compared to previous years when students had to leave school to go to a private home to draw water from an unprotec...
Eshisenye Primary School
Pupils at Eshisenye Primary School were once forced to bring water from their homes to school because there was no reliable water source there. Some students could spend much time playing on the way to school and going to their home's streams fetching water. Since the installation of their rain tank last year, the story at Eshisenye Primary School...
St. Joseph Eshirumba Primary School
Since the implementation of the WaSH projects St. Joseph Eshirumba Primary School a year ago, a lot of goals have been realized among students and staff. The school compound as observed on our most recent visit was very neat and clean, including the sanitation facilities, the classrooms, and the pupils themselves. All this is because of the availa...
Emukangu Primary School, Shibuli
What has changed at Emukangu Primary School in Shibuli since the installation of their water projects last year? A lot, if you ask teacher Mr. Eugine Imbenzi as our field officers did on a recent visit to the school. "We are happy because there has been [a] sufficient supply of water in school. A lot of time is saved since learners were was...
Precious School Kapsambo Secondary
"The students used to go to the spring to get water for use, but ever since this project was implemented in our school, they no longer waste time to go fetch water since the water is in the school compound. Cases of diarrhea and typhoid have also decreased which in turn improved the health of the students and the staff. This has led to improved hea...