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.
Imbinga Community, Arunga Spring
"The hole where we used to scoop water was so big and I was always afraid of fetching water, especially during the rainy season as it normally got slippery." "Now, I can fetch water any time without fear." "It's now very easy and enjoyable to fetch water." "I thank God that as a result of the spring, my mother has planted greens that she...
Shihungu Community, Shihungu Spring
"Before the project, it was not safe for us to fetch water at the spring because it was so bushy and scary to come alone unless being accompanied by a parent." "It also took a long time to fetch water because of people crowding at the spring." "Now, it is easy and fast to fetch water from the spring and we do not fear coming alone. Now, our paren...
Mutao Community, Shimenga Spring
"We used to take a lot of time going to look for clean water, which affected my playtime." "We now get to look tidy among our peers and have easy access to sanitation after our games." "I now get to clean my football outfit every day and wash my hands often due to the COVID-19 pandemic." [caption id="attachment_119419" align="al...
Namarambi Community, Iddi Spring
"Before the project, I would be so scared to come to the spring since it was bushy, and reaching into the spring to draw water used to be so hard for me." "It's much easier now! There is so much water and it is fresh!" "All I have to do is pick up my container and run downhill to the spring, place my container at the drawing pipe, wait for it to ...
Mukhunya Community, Mwore Spring
"Before the project, it was very hazardous as we used to fetch water on the spring's surface, which affected our health and contributed to the high level of poverty as many people used to seek medication, thus affecting them economically." "Now, it's very easy to access water as we fetch through the pipe and also the surrounding area is protected,...