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.
Litinyi Spring
"Sometimes after school, my friends and I used to play at the spring and make the water dirty. This was part of our games," said Fernando. "Now the water is clean and safe for human consumption and other domestic uses. I don't have to queue at the spring and it takes less time." "It saves my time for homework. I can also wash my school uniform mo...
Wora Spring
"The water was not good for our health. In addition, community members used to spend a lot of time waiting for their turn to draw water from the unprotected spring," said Brian. "It is easier now to fetch water from the spring. After coming back from school, there is no queue at the spring which saves me time to study." "The supply of water is re...
Jairus Mwera Spring
"Sometimes after school, you find many people queuing at the spring, so I get home late and still have homework to do. This causes me to sleep in late. This affected my concentration in my studies," said Branice. "Now that I can get clean water quickly, I have time for my homework. I have improved in my class performance." "Since the protection o...
Chisombe Spring
"Initially, getting water here was so disappointing. Imagine coming for water when it is very cold, and you have to step in water to fetch it. More so, during the dry spell, you could waste a lot of your time queuing for water because we did not capture all the possible water sources like they are now," said Lydia. "Now fetching water is just amaz...
Kusimba Spring
"We used to fetch water from a piece of a roof or a banana stalk. My mother did not like it because the water was dirty. She did not want me to come to the spring," said Valarie. "It is good because my mother does not complain. I can come here more often, and it is easy. I just have to place the container under the pipe." "We have planted arrowro...