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.
A Year Later: Improved Health and Nutrition!
Eunice Katwesige, 42, recalled what life was like in Kimigi Nyabisojo Community before her community's well was installed last year. "We used to move around 4 km (2.4 miles) to access water. I would spend a lot [of] time because of the queues and the surrounding environment around the waterpoint where I used to get water was very dirty, making i...
A Year Later: "The waterpoint is near, very near."
Godwin A., 12, recalled what life was like in Murro Kinyamutamba Community before his community's well was installed last year. "I used to fetch water at a distant waterpoint, even in the bush. I would go through the sugarcane plantations, which would put my life at risk. I would fear to go there late in the evening, so if I didn't go early, I w...
A Year Later: "I can access water at any time!"
Housewife Sharon Kasande, 23, recalled what life was like in Kitamba Kyamuhuro Community before her community’s well was installed last year. "The water point where I used to get water was far, and it would break down frequently because of overpopulation. I would go to the prison borehole, but it was extremely far, like 3kms (1.85 miles). This...
A Year Later: "The Pressure of Looking for Water Reduced..."
Elisha, 12, recalled what life was like in Byerima Community before his community's well was installed last year. "I used to fetch water from a water point which was very far, about 2kms (1.2 miles)," said Elisha. Elisha also shared that he would get tired and sometimes feel chest pain because of carrying heavy jerrycans for a long distance. ...
A Year Later: "We are happy because we [are] strong and healthy because of the safe drinking water."
Foday Kargbo, 64, recalled what life was like in Kenkelie before his community’s well was implemented last year. "I am here to say thank you for your help by providing safe drinking water. We were suffering from so many sicknesses which we got from [the] water we drank in past years. We dug a small pit down the valley where the women usually g...