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: "We can drink this water comfortably."
Esther K., 14, recalled what life was like at Mutoto Primary School before her school’s well was implemented last year. "We got water from a hand dug well. It used to go dry during [the] drought season. During the rainy season, the water could get cloudy. The river also provided us with water for washing and cleaning classrooms," said Esther. ...
A Year Later: Enough time to play!
David K., 15, recalled what life was like in Mungakha Community before his community’s spring was protected last year. "The water was very, very dirty, which made me get sick from time to time," said David. But life is much healthier for David and the other community members in Mungakha now. "This water has really helped me personally si...
A Year Later: Getting water is quite easy now!
Rose Wambua, 40, recalled what life was like in Yathui before her community’s sand dam and well was implemented last year. "Before the construction of this sand dam, we faced many challenges. It was a very big challenge to get water from over two kilometers' walk to [the] River Ngongani. Whenever rains came, our river would take a couple of we...
A Year Later: "I know I will pass with flying colors when the exams come."
Before we installed a borehole well at Ebwaliro Primary School last year, the students had to bring water with them from home every day. "Before this borehole was drilled, as a school, [we] had a challenge in getting clean water," explained headteacher David Nduku, whom we spoke to each time we visited. "Teachers had to ask students to carry wat...
A Year Later: Improved Studies and Food Production!
Before we protected the spring in Muting'ong'o Community, getting water was an arduous, time-consuming task for multiple reasons. "Fetching water from the spring used to be very risky since I could easily fall inside the spring, which led to injuries, hence risking my life and health," said seven-year-old Duncan C. "Lining up at the spring wa...