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.
Kakuswi Community
Life was very hard before. We used to fetch water at Mangau River, which is about four kilometers from my homestead. During the dry season, the river would dry out, and we had to dig very deep scoop holes to get water. There were very long queues at the water source, which would take up almost the whole day for one to be reached to fetch water. At ...
Kakuswi Community
"Initially, there were very few reliable water sources for the locals of this area. We would all depend on one source, which was always crowded, and we had to dig scoop holes to get water. Out of respect, if you arrived at the water source and found elders, you had to wait for them to fetch first then proceed. This was somewhat difficult for us. Su...
Chepnonochi Community, Shikati Spring
"Before this project was completed, getting water was a problem. The water available was little and required one to wait for a long time in order to get water. This made community members wait for a long time because of the queue at the spring and it brought many conflicts at the water point." "Since the project was completed, getting water from t...
Kisasi Community, Edward Sabwa Spring
"Before protection, the surrounding environment of the spring was bushy and filthy, thus causing spring contamination. The bush around also harbored snakes that scared children away from coming to the spring." "The community members used to draw water through a discharge pipe that was fixed on the source. This pipe was dirty and had also been inse...
Bumira Community, Madegwa Spring
"Before construction, the water was open to contamination. Soil erosion would block the water point making accessibility very difficult." "Accessibility is now very easy. The water point is clean and safe from soil pollution. Animals no longer access the water point, unlike before, which means no animal pollution." "I have started a small busines...