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.
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...
Buyangu Community, Mukhola Spring
"Before the project, the spring water itself was not safe as a lot of crabs and frogs used to dirty the water. The place was not clean like it is now; everywhere was full of water which could make it difficult in collecting water or accessing the spring." "There was no pipe fitted to aid in fetching water, and the banana stem used before would rot...
Shisere Community, Richard Okanga Spring
"Children could not access water from the unprotected spring. It was chaotic and difficult for us to get water." "It is now so easy to access water from the spring faster and with a lot of ease." "I am now able to get water easily and save time." ...