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.
Plenty of Water to Accomplish Daily Tasks!
Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for the students and staff of Shitoto Girls Secondary School. Since then, they have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference! Before the Well's Installation Last year, the students collected w...
Jamestina isn't Missing Events Anymore!
Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for Jamestina. Since then, she and the 666 students and staff of St. Augustine Jr. Secondary School have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference! "I feel happy and I like fetching water here because I ha...
Amazing Progress for Shitoto Community!
Thirty-year-old farmer Maureen Salasya recalled what life was like in the Shitoto Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. Before the Spring Protection "Last year I faced many challenges from the water source we were using at the time. Firstly, the water caused my children to miss school several time...
Improved Health and Hygiene for Stella's Family!
Forty-year-old farmer Stella Nyakato recalled what life was like in the Kyamukudumi Community before her community’s well was implemented last year. “I used to fetch water from an open water source but the water was extremely dirty. The water would always make my children sick because it was contaminated hence making me spend a lot of money....
Marvin's Fears are Assuaged!
Marvin, 12, recalled what life was like in the Rwebigwara Community before his community's well was implemented last year. "I used to fetch water from the dam, but the water was not clean. I used to fear going to the dam because there was a man who fell in and died, and even after that, I had to continue using that same water because I had no ch...