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.
Kaketi Commiunity
"Water scarcity was a great challenge before. I would leave home at 6:00 am and return home at 4:00 pm. We would fetch water at scoop holes, and it was not clean for use. The nearby river would dry very fast, and we would have to dig deeper wells, which was dangerous. Sicknesses were very rampant," said Mutinda Mateng'e. "Fetching water now is eas...
Kaketi Commiunity
"Before this project, getting water was very difficult. I used to spend a lot of time walking to the water point and returning home. The water point was very crowded, which made the chore very cumbersome. During the extreme dry seasons, people would even sleep there waiting to fetch water due to the long queues," said Elizabeth Mwiso. "Currently, ...
Kithumba Community
"Water scarcity was very much, I used to walk for very long distances, and I did not have a donkey. My trips to the water point were very many, and I would get exhausted. All day I would spend time fetching water," said Grace Kilisya. "The water has helped me a lot. I can build houses in my compound and no longer live in thatched grass or semi-per...
Kithumba Community
"The place was very dry. We used to fetch water very far walking around three and a half kilometers to the water point. It was very strenuous, the water was scarce and it was contaminated," said Justin Mutunga David. "Getting water is very easy. We do not get tired fetching water here neither do we get sick. Our lifestyles have improved a lot. The...
Kyamwao Community
"Life was very hard before the implementation of this project. We did not have water nearby, and our environs were arid. People would have to dig very deep scoop holes to get water, and this was very strenuous and time consuming for us," said Erick Mutiso. "Our livelihoods have really improved. More personal development projects have been implemen...