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.
Musango Community, Ndalusia Spring
"Before this project was completed, it was hard to get water from this water point. This is because one could waste a lot of time going to fetch water." "The distance itself from home was tiresome, in addition when you could reach the spring one had to wait for the water to clear up. After one time fetching and pulling the container used for fetch...
Rosterman Community, Kidiga Spring
"We experienced long queues before when drawing water from the spring before its protection. We were not assured of the water's quality." "After its protection, it is now very convenient and it takes a short time to draw water from the protected spring." "In addition, the quality of the water is good." "It is now possible to rush quickly...
Ilala Community, Arnold Johnny Spring
"Before the project, water from this spring was never clean. It used to have dirt that could settle at the bottom of a water container when allowed to settle for some time." "When it rained, the situation would be made worse by the storm waters that would sweep through the spring eyes, thus polluting the pool of water from which we used to get our...
Ngeny Barak Community, Ngeny Barak Spring
"Before this spring was protected, we used to drink bad water which was a struggle to fetch since the collection area was slippery and unstable to fetch water." "The structure now looks very good and long-lasting. Water from the source is clear, clean, and safe for me to drink with confidence knowing that there is no contamination." "I do...
Mukangu Community, Lihungu Spring
"Fetching water here was once difficult for me because it involved stepping in water for you to fetch it." "The water being muddy was my greatest worry when it came to fetching water." "More so, you took a lot of time filling the container using a smaller one." "Now, getting water has been made easier because you only need to place your containe...