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.
Positive Impacts for 9-Year-Old Brison!
Brison, 9, recalled what life was like in the Kafusi Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "It was so hard and risky for kids like me. We were not trusted to fetch water for drinking then. Whenever we came for water here, it was mainly meant for washing clothes [and] utensils or for taking baths. I used to hate coming ...
Wycliffe has Water within His Reach!
Your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for 17-year-old Wycliffe. Since February 2023, he has had clean, reliable water. Thank you for making a difference! Before the Spring's Protection Before the spring p...
Clean Water Inspires Improved Hygiene!
Jackline Barasa, 52, recalled what life was like in the Burundu Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "Initially the spring was unprotected, community members covered the eye of the spring with a big stone, where water could come and settle before fetching, using a plastic jug or a big cup," she shared. Collecting...
Clean Water Brings Kavindu's Dreams to Life!
Kavindu, 16, recalled what life was like in the Ilalu Community before his community's hand-dug well was installed last year. "Before the construction of this project, life was very hard. We used to get water from very far [away], and the water was not safe for drinking. We did not have enough water for maintaining our hygiene and sanitation [or...
Increased water access frees up Lencer's time!
Eleven-year-old Lencer recalled what life was like in the Makuchi Community before her community's spring was protected last February. Lencer used to visit the unprotected spring every day to collect water for her family and to take it to school. It was exhausting. We installed a well at her school, Makuchi Primary School, which relieved her ...