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: Safer births for women!
Beatrice Barasa, a 34-year-old nurse, recalled what life was like at Kamashia Health Center before a well was installed last year. "It was very difficult to get water in the health facility. Getting water for maternity programs was a big challenge. During [the] dry season, we could not get enough water for mothers who gave birth at the facility,...
A Year Later: Fetching water has become easier!
Salome, 18, recalled what life was like in Lutali before her community’s spring was protected last year. "I used to have a hard time at the water point since I would fall and get hurt due to the slippery state of the spring," said Salome. But life is much simpler and safer for Salome and the other community members in Lutali now. Salome ...
A Year Later: "The goodness of clean water"
Cynthia W., 17, recalled what life was like in Kivai Kimwatho before her community’s well was implemented last year. "Before the construction of this project, life was very hard. It was a risk for us to camp at the scoop holes or even wake up there at the dawn when there was less security. I did not like being sent to the river because it pose...
A Year Later: Improved health because of clean water!
Teacher Hillary Sang, 38, recalled what life was like at Malinda Primary School before his school’s well was implemented last year. "Pupils would bring water from outside, which was mostly contaminated because of unknown water sources. This, therefore, made us teachers and pupils get sick from time to time," said Mr. Sang. "We fetched water...
A Year Later: Time for Studying and Water for Hygiene!
Hawa B., 17, recounted what life was like in Limena-Sam Community before her community’s well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, it was difficult to get water. If I could recall, mostly every two to three weeks, the well was faulty. Even when [it] was working, [it] was most times overcrowded. This caused more burden for [me] to fetch water ...