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.
Lugango Primary School
A lot has changed at Lugango Primary School since the installation of their raintank a year ago. Upon entering the school's compound on a recent visit, we saw how the school's sanitation has improved. The school's compound is kept clean, and the rain tank has helped to provide access to clean water right on campus. Today, all classrooms have cemen...
Sabane Primary School
Ever since the installation of their rain tank last year, students and staff and Sabane Primary School have had safe and clean water that is easily accessible in the school compound. We were told on a recent visit how cases of typhoid and diarrhea, which once ran rampant through the school population, are very minimal today. The additional latrine...
Lwanda Secondary School
"The biggest changes in the school that have been happening since the tank was constructed are evident through the improved sanitation and the proper hygiene seen all over," said Senior Teacher Mr. Lawrence Ambunya, reflecting on the water projects installed at his school a year ago. He continued to share the following story with us: "The tan...
Maluvyu Community Well
Maluvyu community members are beyond excited due to the intensive changes experienced in their lives in the year since their sand dam and hand-dug well were constructed. Water scarcity was a huge challenge for these community members in previous years. It was the norm for people to walk long distances to access a mere 20-liter jerry can of water. T...
Maluvyu Community Sand Dam
Maluvyu community members are beyond excited due to the intensive changes experienced in their lives in the year since their sand dam and hand-dug well were constructed. Water scarcity was a huge challenge for these community members in previous years. It was the norm for people to walk long distances to access a mere 20-liter jerry can of water. T...