Stories from the Field

Water doesn't change anything. People Do.

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.




See the Impact of Clean Water - Better health and more energy for Hawanatu!

Better health and more energy for Hawanatu!

Seventeen-year-old Hawanatu recalled what life was like in the Royeama Community before her community's well was rehabilitated in March of last year. "It was difficult to fetch water for my parents because of the water situation. The well [had] breakdowns, and the water [decreased] with time. It was not easy for me to fetch enough water unless I...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Clean Water Access Allows Rose to Attend School!

Clean Water Access Allows Rose to Attend School!

Rose, 12, recalled what life was like in the Mugai Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "The place was muddy and dirty. Leaves from the nearby trees used to cover the water, making it too dirty, but because we did not have other waterpoints nearby, we just took the water as it was," Rose shared. Rose and the other ...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Mohamed is grateful for clean water!

Mohamed is grateful for clean water!

Farmer and Chairman of the Water User Committee Mohamed Kamara, seventy-seven, recalled what life was like in the Thawuya Community before his community’s well was implemented last year. “Before this time, we were finding [it] very difficult to get clean water. At that time, all of the surrounding villages were also suffering from diarrhea a...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Accessible water gives Isatu time to study!

Accessible water gives Isatu time to study!

Isatu, 17, recalled what life was like in the Tintafor Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, I used to suffer to fetch water. I [would] wake up early to go in search of water in the community. It was hard to do, especially when I had a lot of buckets to fetch. There are times [when] the source we used to fet...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Ruth can collect water whenever she needs it!

Ruth can collect water whenever she needs it!

Ten-year-old Ruth recalled what life was like at the Suctarr Military Barracks before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I'm a student. We used to suffer to fetch water [in] the past. For me to fetch water, I [would] go to the community to fetch water. It was not easy for me due to the walking distance and overcrowding at the wat...