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.
Ilinge Community Hand-Dug Well
In the past year, Ilinge community members have been enjoying increased water quantity and improved water quality following the sand dam and shallow well project that was implemented in their region a year ago. All the community members can now access clean and safe water with minimal strain. "Before the construction of this water project we had t...
Ilinge Community Sand Dam
In the past year, Ilinge community members have been enjoying increased water quantity and improved water quality following the sand dam and shallow well project that was implemented in their region a year ago. All the community members can now access clean and safe water with minimal strain. "Before the construction of this water project we had t...
Mbuuni Primary School
Mbuuni Primary School community has been an excited group over the past year thanks to the school water tank that was constructed within their compound. Our team observed the students are more jovial and excited about the presence of the water tank in the school. Students no longer carry containers of water to school, a duty that most of them desp...
Emasera Community, Visenda Spring
Emasera community members are very happy because they are now drawing clean water from well-protected Visenda Spring, protected last year (previously mislabeled as Murumba Spring in Masera Community). This WaSH project has created more awareness on good hygiene practices thus leading to improved living standards. The community members have improve...
Kyaani Primary School
Kyaani Primary School is marveling at the water supply attained through their rain tank over the past year. The students are very excited because there is plenty of clean water for drinking and they are no longer expected to carry jerry cans of water to school every morning. "We are excited about the water tank in the school. We get clean drinking...