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.
Shamalago Primary School
A year after the implementation process, Shamalago Primary School is in full gear. The community now enjoys the availability of clean, safe, and sufficient water for use thanks to the installation of the tank in the school's compound. There has also been an improvement on hygiene standards (both personal and environmental) as spotted during our wa...
Esibeye Secondary School
On our recent visit to Esibeye Secondary School, we saw how a lot of things have changed since we first installed their rain tank and sanitation projects a little over a year ago. First, you notice how the school has now managed to control the movement of students outside the school building - at least until evening when they are allowed to go bac...
Esibeye Primary School
Life at Esibeye Primary School looks much different today than it did about a year ago when we first installed their new rain tank and sanitation projects. On a recent visit to the school, we saw how students now access water from a central point where it is filtered using LifeStraw devices. This has helped in managing class time and preventing ou...
St. Mary's Girl's High School
On a recent visit marking one year since the rain tank and sanitation projects were installed at St. Mary's Girl's High School, it is clear the projects have had a positive effect on this school. The hygiene standards are very high as evidenced by a clean environment and spotlessly clean latrines, dormitories, and classrooms. The hygiene training ...
George Khaniri Kaptisi Mixed Secondary School
Life at George Khaniri Kaptisi Mixed Secondary School has never been the same since the installation of their rainwater tank and sanitation project just over a year ago. Most of the time that students previously wasted looking for water for cleaning is now spent studying. After the completion of the projects at the school, we got a lot of calls fr...