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: Easy water access leads to better health!
Jantistine K., 16, recalled what life was like at Friends Bulupi Secondary School before her school's well was implemented last year. "Things were not easy because most of the time, we were out of the school in order to fetch water from the spring. A lot of conflicts arose between the community members and us," said Jantistine. But life is mu...
A Year Later: More Peace Surrounding Water!
Sharon A., 13, recalled what life was like in her community before their spring was protected last year. "Initially, we used to fetch dirty water, and people were always arguing because of disturbing the water and making it dirty," said Sharon. But life is much less stressful for Sharon because there is less conflict between community members...
A Year Later: "Getting water is so easy and I do not have trouble."
Harmony S., 11, recalled how challenging life was for him in Mahondo before his community’s spring was protected last year. "Our water point was open and fetching water was so difficult. Most of the time, it could be dirty, and this made my mother to always beat me for not being careful on collection of water," said Harmony. But life is muc...
A Year Later: "Having water in school has contributed to me improving in my academics."
Collins M., 13, recalled what life was like at St. Joseph Lunyu Primary School before his school’s well was installed last year. "I and my fellow pupils had to carry water from home every day. This used to be so hectic on us because we would be late for school, which resulted in punishment from the teacher on duty," said Collins. But life i...
A Year Later: Enough Water for Days!
Ramatu recalled what life was like in Benkia before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "It was not easy for me to fetch water since the well in our community was faulty—the well experienced break downs. As a result, fetching water from it was difficult [and] not possible for us. I went to the swamp to fetch water. Fetching water...