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.
Emukangu Primary School, Shibuli
What has changed at Emukangu Primary School in Shibuli since the installation of their water projects last year? A lot, if you ask teacher Mr. Eugine Imbenzi as our field officers did on a recent visit to the school. "We are happy because there has been [a] sufficient supply of water in school. A lot of time is saved since learners were was...
Precious School Kapsambo Secondary
"The students used to go to the spring to get water for use, but ever since this project was implemented in our school, they no longer waste time to go fetch water since the water is in the school compound. Cases of diarrhea and typhoid have also decreased which in turn improved the health of the students and the staff. This has led to improved hea...
Shihimba Primary School
"Wow! This is the best primary school that I have ever visited," said Field Officer Jemmimah Khasoha after her recent visit to Shihimba Primary School. Jemmimah went to catch up with students and staff to hear how their WaSH projects, installed last year, have impacted their lives and education. Her account was heartening. She shared: "The s...
Madegwa Primary School
On a recent visit to Madegwa Primary School, our team noted that the school's sanitation level has visibly improved since before the installation of their WaSH projects a year ago. Back then, the school grounds looked dirty, pupils were untidy since most had to go fetch water from their homes, and classrooms could only be washed once a week at most...
Mukunyuku RC Primary School
Since the implementation of the WaSH projects at Mukunyuku RC Primary School last year, there have been many positive changes in the school, reported our team from a recent visit. First, the school is clean and the students are able to access water easily from the tank, unlike before when they depended on the shallow well that was dangerous to th...