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: "The water is now safe to drink."
Fatmata Sesay, 19, recalled what life was like in Santiguiya before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I want to say thank you for the provision of this water point. Initially, it was not easy for us to fetch water. This was because of the long walking distance to the swamp we used to fetch water from," said Fatmata. But life ...
A Year Later: "There's No More Struggle for Water!"
Trader Ya Sinneh Sesay, 55, recalled what life was like in Petifu Junction Community 2 before her community’s well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, I used to walk [a] long distance away from my house to fetch water for domestic activities. At my age, I feel pain all over my body, and this causes [me] to spend [a] lot [of] money on medicat...
A Year Later: More Time for Daily Activities!
Isatu K., 15, recalled what life was like in Petifu Junction Community 3 before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, this water point was not providing enough water to use, and the pump machine [would] frequently breakdown. Also, most times, the water point was overcrowded. The water situation caused me to not go to school ...
A Year Later: Safe from Waterborne Illness!
Fisherman Abu Bakarr Kamara, 28, recalled what life was like in Barrick Community before his community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I am a fisherman. So many years ago in this village, we had a big water crisis. We lost so many lives due to the unavailability of water to carry on our domestic work; there were so many incidents of a snake...
A Year Later: More Time for Studying!
Teresia V., 15, recalled what life was like in Kithalani before her community’s well was installed last year. "Personally, I used to struggle a lot to access water for drinking, cooking, bathing or even washing clothes, especially during the peak drought periods when the seasonal Tyaa River offered inadequate water supply. The nearest water so...