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.
Bukhubalo Primary School
After Bukhubalo Primary School received their water and sanitation projects a little over a year ago, things around the school have changed for the better. Pupils here are now enjoying water within the compound. General cleanliness has really improved, and students and teachers wash their hands after visiting the latrines. The school latrines and ...
Lihanda Secondary School
A lot has changed at Lihanda Secondary School since we first started visiting them before the rainwater tank was installed over a year ago. First, you notice the students. Or rather, you don't notice them, at least not outside. That's because students have learned to be more responsible with their time by ensuring that they don't give a listening ...
Shibale Secondary School
Shibale Secondary has never been the same since their water and sanitation projects were installed. And they hope to keep it that way. As we entered the school gate on our most recent visit, we were greeted with very bright smiles that spoke to all the ways that the project has been of great benefit to the school. The school looked neater thanks t...
Munyanda Primary School
Now a year since the water and sanitation projects were installed at Munyanda Primary School, during one of our recent field visits we saw many great changes there. Before the rain tank, pupils had to bring water from home when there was no water on hand and it was very hard for the teachers to determine whether the water was clean or not. Today, M...
Eshisiru Secondary School
A year later, it's clear that the water and sanitation projects we helped implement at Eshisiru Secondary School were just part of an exciting and ongoing process of improvement for this school. Upon entering the school grounds, the first thing that draws your eye is the clean compound. The environment is well maintained. Visiting the latrines, th...