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: Clean Water, Anytime!
"Before the construction of this project, getting water was a different story altogether," said 17-year-old Everlyne K. Before we installed a sand dam and shallow well in Lema Community last year, the community members struggled every day, walking kilometers back and forth to the closest water source. "Having to walk for [so] long could exhaust u...
A Year Later: More Yield and More Profit!
We asked 44-year-old Rosemary Amulundu what fetching water was like for her before we protected the spring in Malanga Community last year. "It was an uphill task," Rosemary said. "I would struggle so much to place the container while squatting to get water. There was no discharge pipe [or] stairs." Community members once had to either submerge th...
A Year Later: Increased Sales and High Production!
Before we protected Makhwabuye's spring last year, accomplishing daily tasks was difficult for 54-year-old Agnes Saula. "Getting water was strenuous since there was always a queue at the water collection area," Agnes explained. The spring was shallow, which meant community members needed to scoop up water one small cupful at a time. And, as Agnes...
A Year Later: More Time to Read!
We asked 15-year-old Christine N. how difficult it was to collect water before we protected Misiko Spring last year. "We used to fetch water with bowls, but we had to take turns, as the person who fetched before you would always dirtify the water," said Christine. But things have changed for Christine and others in the community of Malekha. "Get...
A Year Later: "Cleanest Boy in My Class"
Henry S., 9, said, "Initially, fetching water from this spring was very dangerous. This is because the spring was so deep with a lot of water, which can even lead to death for the children like me. Additionally, my mother used to be sick because of drinking contaminated water, and it really affected me because I used to miss school to look after my...