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: Water access restores community harmony!
Keith A., 17, recalled what life was like in Murumba Community before his community’s spring was protected last year. "We used to take a lot of time at the water point and struggle to get clean water, especially during [the] rainy season because the water point was open and often [would] get dirty when it rained," said Keith. But life is mu...
A Year Later: "The future is going to be brighter."
John M., 11, recalled what life was like at Ikoli Primary School before his school’s rain tanks were installed last year. "Accessing clean water in this school was very difficult. I felt tortured whenever I was told to fetch water from home and bring it to school. I used to get so tired carrying water together with my books," said John. But...
A Year Later: Better Health Means Going to School Every Day!
Eugene S., 15, recalled what life was like in Musaa Shikoti Community before his community’s spring was protected last year. "The place was muddy and slippery because we did not have stairs for easy accessibility, which was dangerous, especially to young ones," said Eugene. But water collection is much safer for Eugene and the other communi...
A Year Later: Time for Reading!
Linda M., 18, recalled what life was like in Chimoroni before her community’s spring was protected last year. "Queuing was the biggest challenge when this spring was still unprotected, especially during the dry seasons. I could queue for close to an hour just to fetch water," said Linda. But life is much simpler, and water collection is muc...
A Year Later: "Thank you for bringing joy to our school."
Angel M., 12, recalled what life was like at Mukuchi Primary School before her school’s well was installed last year. "It was so tiresome and hectic to carry water outside the school compound. Sometimes, the school neighbor would not allow us to fetch water before the money was paid. We had to go far away looking for water for drinking and dom...