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: "Promise of a Good Future!"
Joshua Mutunga, 27, recalled what life was like in Kivai Kimwatho Community before his community's sand dam was implemented last year. "Before the construction of this sand dam, we faced many challenges. It was difficult looking for water. We only depended on scoop holes which went deeper and deeper as dry seasons hit us. The situation worsened ...
A Year Later: Increased income and food security!
Chairperson of the water committee and farmer Kasyoka, 52, recalled what life was like in Mukikanda before her community’s sand dam that has an attached dug-well was installed last year. "Before the construction of this sand dam project, I used to walk for about 3 kilometers (nearly 2 miles) to Mwei River in order to fetch water for use. Mwei ...
A Year Later: "We are living in a good life..."
Nbalu B., 10, recalled what life was like in Menika before her community's well was installed last year. "In the past, the road to the sea was very far, which we covered to fetch water. We walked to the sea to launder our clothes, and sometimes, we would see a snake or other animal along the road. We sometimes [were] late to school on time becau...
A Year Later: Safe Water Closer to Home!
Fatmata Bangura, 18, recalled what life was like in Benkia Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "It was not easy for me in [the] past because of the water situation. I found it very difficult to fetch water as our community [did] not [have a] functional well. I [had to] go to the swamp to fetch water. As a result, t...
A Year Later: "The Water is Available All the Time!"
Mutimba Hezron, 50, recalled what life was like in Lukova Primary School before his school's well was installed last year. "Pupils used to get water from unknown sources. The water wasn't clean, thus causing diarrhea and other water-related diseases among teachers and pupils. A lot of time would be wasted fetching water at the protected spring. ...