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: School becomes clean and welcoming!
Teacher Lucy Ndiso, 38, recalled what life was like at Kyuasini Primary School before her school’s rain tank was installed last year. "Before the construction of the water tank, we did not have enough water in the school. The pupils suffered a lot in getting water. In the morning, a pupil attending Kyuasini Primary School would be identified b...
A Year Later: Collecting water without fear!
Balu K., 13, recalled what life was like in Tardi Community before her community’s new well was installed last year. "Before, this time, I was fetching water from the swamp. The swamp source is far away from our home, and I was in fear to fetch water from the swamp because there are wild animals like snakes and bush dogs [that] might harm us. ...
A Year Later: Water leads to better hygiene practices!
Moses A., 12, recalled what life was like at Christal Primary School before his school’s well was rehabilitated last year. "It was [a] difficult situation for the pupils because we had to go outside the school compound just to find somewhere to get water," said Moses. But life is much better for Moses and the other students at Christal Prim...
A Year Later: "I fetch clean water for drinking..."
Sarah A., 15, recalled what life was like in Mang'uliro Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "As a small girl, I feared collecting water from this place because baboons were always here. They could scare us away, [and] dirty the water, and this created fear in me anytime I could be sent for water. The snakes also ca...
A Year Later: Safe Access to Water!
Esther J., 12, recalled what life was like at Silungai Primary School before her school’s rainwater tanks were installed last year. "We were going for water from a spring which we shared with the local community. This resulted in pupils [and] community [members having] conflict that escalated and became a threat to us," Esther said. But lif...