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: "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...
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 ...