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.
Mukhuyu Community, Kwakhalakayi Spring
"Before the project, it was hard to fetch water from this water point." "Bending over to scoop the water was very tiring." "We also had to wait for adults to fetch water first, making us stay till late at the water point." "Nowadays, it is easy and we really enjoy fetching water." "My life changed because I have enough time to do my homework an...
Mukhuyu Community, Kwawanzala Spring
"Before the project, the spring was open and the water was contaminated. Also, we would crowd at the spring and even fight because of the congestion." "Now, we have clean and safe water for drinking and for domestic use. This water has minimized the spread of waterborne diseases." "Quarrels brought about by conflicts at the water point are no lon...
Sambuli Community, Nechesa Spring
"It used to be difficult to get water from the unprotected spring since the terrain was steep and slippery, especially after rain." "The water was contaminated, but, since we didn't have an alternative source, we used to consume it." "Now, my siblings and I like making several trips to the protected spring because it is easily accessible, the wat...
Ibinzo Community, Lucia Spring
"Before protection, the spring was too open - even dogs could drink from it, thus exposing it to contamination. Everyone could come and dip their dirty containers inside the spring water." "Since the protection of the spring, we no longer have diarrhea and we don't queue at the spring to draw water." "When you look around the spring, my parents h...
Burachu B Community, Namukhuvichi Spring
"Before, coming to the spring to get water was very difficult because I was not able to get clean water. Most of the time, the water was dirty due to its openness, and we had no clear access." "It was easy to fall in the water because we used to stand on a stone to fetch. If you slid even a bit, you found yourself in the pool of water which got di...