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.
Robina Dreams of Becoming a Doctor!
Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for The Kinu Friends Primary School. Since then, the students of Kinu have had clean, reliable water daily. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference! Eleven-year-old Robina recalled what life was like at the Kinu Friends Primary School bef...
Water Helps Rose Pay School Fees!
Last year, your gift unlocked the potential for a brighter future for the Muting'ong'o Community. Since then, the residents have had clean, reliable water daily. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference! Before the Spring's Protection Thirty-year-old farmer Rose Joshua Mukhwana recalled what li...
Water Access Allows Lena to Venture into Farming!
Fifty-one-year-old Lena Nason recalled what life was like in the Ilalu Community before her community's hand-dug well was implemented last year. "We depended on the public standpipe and had to purchase the water. We could also rely on very dirty water from an earth dam approximately five kilometers (over 3 miles) away. This water source was open...
Linet Can Quickly Collect Clean Water!
Like many children in Kenya, 8-year-old Linet is responsible for collecting water to help meet her family's daily water needs. Before the protection of the spring last year, that task stole her time. Since the Spring's Protection "The water point has two discharge pipes to access water, which has made it easier to access water. Our jer...
Patrick Dreams of Becoming a Doctor!
Fourteen-year-old Patrick recalled what life was like in the Yumbani Community before his community’s well was installed last year. Before the Well's Implementation “Before this project was completed, getting water was hard. I had to walk for a long time to reach to river Miu. I often felt tired and thirsty, especially on hot days....