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.
Hirumbi Community, Khalembi Spring
"Before it was protected, getting water from the spring was tedious. The spring was dirty with all sorts of rubbish. We were forced to walk for long distance looking for clean water, which was tiresome." "Today, getting water from this point is the best experience so far. We no longer walk for a long distance to get water." "Secondly, the water f...
Maondo Community, Ambundo Spring
"Before the spring was protected, fetching water from it was a very tiring process for us with a lot of conflicts." "Now, all I have to do is come and put my containers down and let them fill with water - no more conflict arising." "This water point has helped me be a better manager of time because, now that everything has been simplified...
Shamiloli Community, Kwasasala Spring
"Before, children of my age were not allowed to go to the unprotected spring alone for fear of drowning. The area around the spring was muddy and slippery, too." "Since the protection of Kwasasala Spring, I go to the spring by myself and make uncountable trips to get water for my parents. It's easy and fast to fetch water." "The water is safe and...
Malimali Community, Shamala Spring
"Before the project, the water was open and you could just dip in the fetching container and pull up water. This was not very safe because, most of the time, to support yourself, you stepped in the water and made the water dirty." "Right now, fetching water from the protected spring is very fast and convenient. This has brought a positive impact t...
Ikonyero Community, Amkongo Spring
"The path to the spring used to be slippery, and it was dangerous for us to come to the spring, but we had no choice but to help our mums fetch water." "The spring had frogs and crabs which used to dirty the water. As a result, we would waste a lot of time at the spring waiting for the water to settle before we could fetch it." "Now, the pipe wa...