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.
Giving Upate: Kitooni Primary School
Kitooni Primary School students have been enjoying the abundance of clean water supply throughout the year. Students have not had to carry containers filled with drinking water to school ever since the project was completed. "The water project has been very beneficial to us students because we no longer carry water to school every day. It was a ve...
Shitirira Community, Peninah Spring
"My life has really changed because I [live] near the protected spring. After school, I fetch clean water, which helps me to wash utensils, clothes, and [do the] cooking. I don't queue because the water discharge has increased. [I] am happy I take clean and safe water from the protected spring," said Babra Kati, a 10-year-old girl living in Shitiri...
Ngaa Secondary School
The Ngaa Secondary School community has experienced great changes since the water tank was constructed in their school. "As a school, we have witnessed vast improvements in all aspects," said Deputy Principal Robert Thyaka. "The tank filled up as soon as it was completed because we received good rains last year and the water has never depleted. T...
Upper Visiru Community, Wambosani Spring
Field Officer Samuel Samidi recently visited Wambosani Spring in Upper Visiru to check up on the spring and interview community members about the project's impact in its first year since completion. Samuel shared the following reflection from his visit: "I arrive at the village at about 10:00 am, [and] guess who welcomes me? Tommy, one of the ...
Shitoto Community, Mashirobe Spring
Field Officer Allan Amadaro recently visited Mashirobe Spring in Shitoto to check up on the spring and interview community members about the project's impact in its first year since completion. Allan shared the following reflection from his visit: "The community is generally clean. Community members have upheld high standards of hygiene and sa...