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.
Masola Community Sand Dam
"The past year has been the best for my family and me," said Miriam Kailo, a 42-year-old farmer from Masola. The lives of people here have improved in the past year due to the water harvested by the sand dam and pumped from the shallow well that was constructed a year ago. There is plenty of water which has been used for farming of vegetables such...
Masola Community Well
"The past year has been the best for my family and me," said Miriam Kailo, a 42-year-old farmer from Masola. The lives of people here have improved in the past year due to the water harvested by the sand dam and pumped from the shallow well that was constructed a year ago. There is plenty of water which has been used for farming of vegetables such...
Ikoli Primary School
The following story comes from Field Officer Betty Mwangi, who recently returned to Ikoli Primary School to check up on their rain tank and interview students and staff about the water project's impact in its first year since completion: "Pupils and teachers are able to clean their hands well after visiting the latrines or anytime they encount...
Lunyi Community, Fedha Mukhwana Spring
Before the protection of Fedha Mukhwana Spring in Lunyi, there were very long queues experienced at the spring. These lines got even worse during the dry season. Today, all those women who used to wait for water are no longer wasting time at the spring. Instead, they undertake other economic activities like selling vegetables and working on thei...
Emaka Community, Ateka Spring
Due to the protection of Ateka Spring last year, the general welfare and wellbeing of all community members have improved, reported Field Officer Joan Were after her recent visit to Emaka. Joan explained that because Emaka community members no longer have to walk long distances to access clean water for domestic use, they have more time to relax ...