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.
Sanya Community
The lives of the people living in Sanya Community have been improved as compared to previous years. There were so many people who had been infected with dysentery and cholera which they got from drinking swamp water. This came to an end after the drilling of a borehole because people are now drinking safe, clean and pure water. "We are not sufferi...
Ngitini Community A
Since its installation last year, the water project in Ngitini has provided a sufficient water supply for community members here, which has made them very happy. Among other things, they are utilizing the water for farming and to sustain their livestock. The environment has improved tremendously as the vegetation is greener and the area looks more ...
Ngitini Community
Since its installation last year, the water project in Ngitini has provided a sufficient water supply for community members here, which has made them very happy. Among other things, they are utilizing the water for farming and to sustain their livestock. The environment has improved tremendously as the vegetation is greener and the area looks more ...
Emwanya Community, Josam Kutsuru Spring
Protecting Josam Kutsuru Spring in Emwanya Community last year has brought about many changes in the community. Fetching water from this protected spring has helped to reduce incidences of waterborne diseases that were once so rampant here. Children have been enabled to go to school without fear of contracting diseases from their water source at h...
Utuneni Community A
The community members in Utuneni village are basking in the abundance of water attained at the shallow well constructed alongside the sand dam a year ago. "It takes less than 10 minutes to fetch water from the shallow well. The water is very fresh for drinking and cooking. Household chores are done easily and faster," said Angela Muema. Utuneni c...