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.
Ewamakhumbi Community, Yanga Spring
A year since Yanga Spring's protection in Ewamakhumbi, the village is now vibrant. Women are opening up businesses, farms have been planted, and the community is much cleaner compared to a year ago. We attribute these changes to time saved when fetching water at the protected Yanga Spring. Lack of lines at the spring is an indication that it is now...
Muyundi Community, Ngalame Spring
"As we approached this community, we noticed that the hygiene standards...had tremendously improved. This was evident with the clean compounds, presence of dishracks and clotheslines, unlike in the past when [these things] were very few and scattered. This was [attributed to] the implementation of the WaSH project coupled with the hygiene training,...
Muyundi Community, Baraza Spring
Field Officer Jonathan Mutai shared the following reflection after his most recent visit to Baraza Spring in Muyundi, where he checked up on the spring and interviewed community members about how the project has impacted their lives in the first year since completion. "During this interview, we had to stroll around some homesteads before proce...
Chegulo Community, Yeni Spring
Field Officer Jacklyne Chelagat shared the following reflection after her recent visit to Yeni Spring in Chegulo, a year after the spring protection was completed: "The community has observed a lot of positive changes in their livelihoods since the protection of the spring. It is now easy to access the water point and fetch water without much ...
Mungaha B Community, Maria Spring
Field Officer Laura Alulu recently returned from a visit to Maria Spring in Mungaha B, and shared the following reflection: "Life for the community members of Maria Spring has really changed in the past year. This can be seen from the reception which they showed me when I visited the spring, and one looking at the facial expressions would defi...