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, Imbinga Spring
"Before the spring protection, getting water was not that easy. This is because it forced one to come along with a small jar that could facilitate fetching water. There were no staircases which could help us access water easily." "Getting water right now is so easy and very fast enabled by the stairs, the discharge pipe, and also the conducive env...
Kitulu Community, Kiduve Spring
"We used to stay at the spring for so long before getting water because anytime we found it dirty, we had to wait for it to settle first. Adults used to mistreat us since they believed that it was their right to collect water before young children." "Therefore, even when in a queue expecting to get water, adults used to come later and hijack our s...
Bukhaywa Community, Shidero Spring
"Before the project, the spring was so bad that children below the age of ten were not allowed to go to the spring because it was risky for them." "Now, it is so easy because the water comes through a discharge pipe where you just put the container down below the pipe and get water." "Accessibility to the spring has been made easy because there ...
Tumaini Community, Ndombi Spring
"Before the project, a lot of time was wasted queuing for water because you were forced to wait for the water to settle if the first person was not careful when drawing." "It's so easy to draw water now and you are very sure that the water you are carrying home is clean and safe for human consumption." "Since the spring was protected, we...
Jivovoli Community, Magumba Spring
"Before the project, this place was full of water and accessibility to the spring was not easy." "Also, I had constant coughs every time I drank water from the spring directly." "It's now enjoyable and easy to access water." "Coughs are also a thing of the past and we thank God for you and your families that God may bless you in...