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: "I Am More Confident in Class!"
James M., 16, recalled what life was like at Kamathiitu Secondary School before his school's rainwater catchment system was implemented last year. "We experienced a lot of water issues in the past because there was little water in the school. For instance, we had to fetch water every evening from Katse River, located about 4km (2.4 miles) from o...
A Year Later: More Time to Learn!
Jason S., 14, recalled what life was like at St. Teresia's Primary School before his school's well was installed last year. "Before the water point was installed, to get water was so tiresome and hectic. My home is located two kilometers (1.25 miles) away from the school [and] it was so tiresome for me to carry water and books from home," Jason ...
A Year Later: Clean Water Making Way for a Bright Future!
Gregory S., 14, recalled what life was like at Kisasi Primary School before his school’s rainwater catchment system was implemented last year. "It was so hard because we had no reliable water point in the school. The unprotected spring which we used to fetch water [from] was also unreliable because during [the] dry spell, it [was] dry. We used...
A Year Later: Safe from Waterborne Illnesses!
Glenda A., 11, recalled what life was like in Lunyinya Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "It was difficult fetching water due to [the] crab infestation that would cause harm by biting us when fetching water," Glenda shared. "Before the project, the water was dirty and contaminated, but now the water is clean. ...
A Year Later: Enough Water for Everyone!
Bilha M., 13, recalled what life was like in Busokha Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "This place was very slippery during the rainy season or when spillage occurred on the way. It was [an] open source with no stairs, and we used tins to collect water," Bilha shared. But life is much safer for Bilha and the oth...