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.
Lwangele Community, Machayo Spring
The protection of Machayo Spring in Lwangele last year has brought about tremendous improvements in the lives of the community members here. Infections related to waterborne diseases have gone down thanks to the protection of the spring as people can now access clean, safe water for their personal use. Lwangele community members have appreciated ...
Mbande Community, Handa Spring
Since the protection of Handa Spring in Mbande last year, community members here have had access to clean and safe water which has reduced waterborne diseases and infections that were caused by contaminated water before the spring was protected. They have also embraced personal and environmental hygiene as they were trained, which has reduced the s...
Nambatsa Community, Odera Spring
There have been many changes in Nambatsa over the last year since Odera Spring was protected. Community members have been able to unite and work together on different family occasions, unlike they ever have before. There used to be so much division across the community and even within families, but the spring has brought them together. Sanitation ...
Emulakha Community, Alukoye Spring
Alukoye Spring is located a few kilometers from the main road near Emulakha, and as you walk down to the spring, you pass several households. It was on this walk that we recently observed that the level of hygiene has really improved in this community since the protection of their spring last year. This was evident with clothes seen hanging on clot...
Vilongo Community
Since the completion of the water project in Vilongo Community last year, it is evident that there have been many improvements in the lives of people here. One of the areas that improvement can be noticed is in the health of the community members. During our recent interviews with people in Vilongo, they confessed that ever since they started usin...