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.
Katung'uli Hand-Dug Well
Katung'uli community members are elated about the water project that was constructed in their area. As we got to the water source on the day of our visit we found women jovially fetching water and doing their laundry. People here are happy because they have attained clean drinking water from the sand dam and adjacent hand-dug well. Both hygiene a...
Katung'uli Sand Dam
What you might not know is that an incredible community of monthly donors has joined you in supporting clean water in Katung'uli, Kenya. Month after month, their giving funds ongoing sustainability and support programs to help keep this sand dam and hand-dug well system working correctly...
Womulalu Primary School
There is an increased sense of order and calmness with how the school runs through its daily activities. Lessons are attended by teachers and students without disruptions! Before the rainwater tank was built, lesson interruptions were common and people could easily spot schoolchildren walking along the road in search of water. But with the tank, wa...
A Year Later: Mitini Community
A year ago, your generous donation enabled us to construct a new sand dam and hand-dug well for Mitini Community in Kenya. The contributions of incredible monthly donors and others giving directly to The Water Promise allow our local teams to visit project sites throughout the year, strengtheni...
A Year Later: Katunguli Community
A year ago, your generous donation enabled us to construct a sand dam and hand-dug well for Katunguli Community in Kenya. The contributions of incredible monthly donors and others giving directly to The Water Promise allow our local teams to visit project sites throughout the year, strengthenin...