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.
Mbiuni Community
"Initially, there were lots of challenges regarding water scarcity and accessibility. We had to walk for very long distances to fetch drinking water. It was very exhausting, considering not many community members had donkeys to ferry the jerrycans back to their homes. The water we got was always contaminated as it was fetched in an open source, and...
Ebutindi Community, Tondolo Spring
"Before protection, the area surrounding the spring was filthy with garbage and the passageway was muddy. There was long grass all over and shrubs surrounding the spring, therefore mosquitoes always bit people when they went to fetch water. This made malaria so prevalent in this village." "Today, people get to the spring with ease since the road ...
Buyangu Community, Osundwa Spring
"Before the project, the water source was an open source with a barrier of rocks which used to make the water accumulate at one point. Water was collected there using smaller containers like jugs or bowls to fill the bigger containers. It was a difficult and tiresome way of getting water. Much time was wasted as a lot of care was being exercised wh...
Bukhaywa Community, Ashikhanga Spring
"Before the project, we truly had a big challenge in getting safe, clean water." "We used to draw water which was open to all contaminations ranging from bird dropping to animals which drank directly from the spring. Accessing the water itself was also another issue for there was no good terrain mud was all over. It was risky for children because ...
Bumira Community, Imbwaga Spring
"When the spring was unprotected, there was congestion as the water would get dirty; therefore, we had to wait for the water to clear, which took a lot of time." "Now, the water is clean and we no longer have long queues. Fetching water is easy since it is accessible. Protection has reduced our constant coughs and sore throats." "I use less time ...