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.
Musiachi Community, Mutuli Spring
"Before it was protected, our parents feared sending us to the spring because we had a pool of water and anything could easily happen." "Now, we can make several trips to the spring without our parents being worried." "As pupils, we are now able to have group discussions after we are done with drawing water, and with this, we know when we...
Mutao Community, Kenya Spring
"Before, water from this spring was so dirty. People would take animals to drink from the water point and the animals would urinate and defecate in the same water we were supposed to fetch. It was so disturbing." "The water point has been protected and we are now getting clean and safe water." "We have achieved high sanitation levels, good health...
Mubinga Community, Mulutondo Spring
"The community members used to draw water from the unprotected spring. It was open and prone to pollution." "Everybody used their own containers to get water from the unprotected spring. The people queued to draw water and spent much time at the spring." "Upon protection of the spring, it has become convenient to fetch water from the spring. The ...
Mushina Community, Shikuku Spring
"Before the spring was protected, drawing water from it was very hard." "Other children would come and it would be a fight for who was to draw water first. One had to come very early so as to avoid conflict." "Things are very easy now. No need for commotion; everything is now in place." "Now I can easily clean my school uniform. I also s...
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...