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: Better Concentration in School!
Life at Kabinjari Primary School was challenging for students like 12-year-old Eunice K. before we installed a rain tank at her school last year. "Everything before the installation of this water point was hard and painful," Eunice said. "I had to bring water from home on a daily basis. This was really hard and discouraging because you reach schoo...
A Year Later: Improved personal hygiene!
The community members of Nsamya Nusaff used to suffer without a reliable, clean source of water. "We used to collect water from open sources and springs, which would sometimes produce worms, especially during rainy seasons. This caused me stomach aches, and sometimes I would miss school, which affected my academic performance," said Reagan E., 13....
A Year Later: New Income from Farm!
“Before the construction of this project, life was very hard," said 18-year-old Alex M. "We used to get water from River Athi which would take us close to three hours depending on the current weather and water demand at the household. The journey was long and demanding. We could barely have enough time to study." But things have changed for Alex...
A Year Later: Productive Farm Dream Realized!
“Before, we could trek all day long to search for water which would be hardly enough to implement any agricultural practice. All the trees I tried to grow went dry during [the] dry seasons," said 62-year-old George Kasomo. "We used to get water from River Athi whenever the river adjacent to us went dry. One would only make one trip to [the] rive...
A Year Later: "I enjoy coming to school every day."
"Water was indeed scarce in this institution. I used to carry water every day, in the morning and in the afternoon for use in school, [and] this was tiring," shared 14-year-old Trizah when describing the water situation at Jivuye Primary School before we installed a rain tank last year. But now, with readily available water at her fingertips, thin...