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: Time to play soccer with friends!
Before Lwandoni Spring was protected last year, community members wasted much of their time collecting water. Understandably long lines frustrated people, and sometimes it led to quarrels. "Before, getting water was my worst chore because this meant I would end up sacrificing my playtime with friends for this. It took a lot of time," said 12-yea...
A Year Later: Water collection anytime of the day!
Before Busingo spring was protected last year, community members wasted much time waiting to collect water since the spring was always overcrowded. "Before the project, it meant being there as early as 4 am. This was such a hassle and very strenuous," said 31-year-old farmer Rebecca Buhari. But since the spring's protection, people do not hav...
A Year Later: "Now the water is very clean."
Before the spring was protected in Mang'uliro last year, people spent too much time collecting dirty water, often making them ill with water-related illnesses. "We were fetching water [from] a hole using containers, and it's the same containers we would use to carry water. The process of fetching water resulted [in] getting a mixture of dirty an...
A Year Later: "With access to clean, safe water things have really transformed."
Before the spring was protected in Litinye last year, community members had to carefully and slowly collect water from a shallow, cloudy pool. It was tedious, and the water was contaminated. "I personally can testify that I could not fetch water without a cup. The area was surrounded by muddy clay hence accessing [it] was a challenge. [The] majo...
A Year Later: More time to study!
The students at Shamberere Primary School spent most of their day finding and collecting water to meet their daily needs leaving them exhausted and unable to fully concentrate on learning. "It was very hard because we had no reliable water point in the school. So getting water was coming with it in the morning from our homes," said 12-year-old L...