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: "The water is safe and pure for drinking."
Last year before we installed a well at Munamakarr Secondary School, students had to try to find water wherever they could since their water source was not functioning. "Before this time, the school compound had no water facility. Most times, we were out of class to fetch water to drink and use the sanitation facility in the school. Even to do h...
A Year Later: No longer leaving school to fetch water!
Last year before we installed a well at Kulafai Rashideen Primary School, students used to go door to door in the community to beg for water. "We have been suffering for quite a long time. We had to go to the nearby houses during lunchtime to fetch water for cleaning the school toilets," said 8-year-old Awayu B. But since the well was install...
A Year Later: Water from the spring brings joy in their hearts!
Before we protected Anami Spring last year, collecting water was difficult and time-consuming for community members living in Mukhuyu. "The spring was not presentable because it was old, and we felt that it would collapse. We could line up to get water because the water was not coming through one of the discharge pipes, so we were forced to use ...
A Year Later: "Getting water from this water point has become so enjoyable."
Before we protected Makhwabuyu Community's spring last year, community members had the tiresome chore of collecting water from unprotected sources that often left them suffering with water-related illnesses. "We were very worried about the safety of the water. There were algae everywhere in the water. The dogs and cows were drinking [from] the s...
A Year Later: Easier and quicker water access!
Before we protected Alfunce Shiroya Spring last year, community members wasted much of their valuable time scooping from a small pool of dirty water to meet their daily needs. It was a tiresome and frustrating process. "Initially, I used to come from school and find that the water is dirty. Sometimes when it rains, all dirty water covers the spr...