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.
Kituluni Primary School
"The school normally got water from a nearby community borehole, which often dried up or got spoilt as it was highly relied on by a large population. During such times, we had to carry water to school, which was very tiring. Some of my classmates would miss school because our class was assigned to bring water for cleaning. After games or the lunch ...
Kakunike Primary School
"We used to carry water to a school in 5-liter containers daily for the feeding program and our own drinking while in school. It was always a tiring activity because sometimes I would pass at the river in the morning to get the water while also on my school bag with books," said Gladys, a school student. "Now I can walk to the tank anytime while i...
Kalulini Boys' Secondary School
"Life was very challenging here at school before the construction of the water tank. Water would run out very fast, and we would always have to postpone personal cleanliness until boozers brought in the water. At times, the water boozers would delay their delivery, which would disrupt the daily school programs. We would stay for days or weeks durin...
AIC Kyome Boys Secondary School
"As students, we used to queue at the available water points within the school every evening after games. Water would be given to us with everyone getting 10 liters only for all daily water needs. It was chaos all over since the water is not enough for bathing and washing, it created numerous conflicts amongst students and the," said 16-year-old st...
Kikuswi Secondary School
"Initially, the school had struggled to get water for use as they used to depend on contracted vendors to fetch water from the river. Donkeys often delivered the water, and it would taste like donkey urine hence dubbed half, quarter, or full donkey by the teachers and students to elaborate how the water tasted. The water was always of poor quality....