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.
Time saved means income-generation for Metrine!
Metrine Muhadia, a 38-year-old farmer, recalled what life was like in the Makhwabuye Community before her community’s spring was protected last March. "We had improvised collection of water using banana stalks, which contaminated the water further. This water used to cause waterborne diseases like typhoid, diarrhea, and stomachache," Metrine s...
Jecabet now has the time to dream of the future!
Jecabet, 13, recalled what life was like in the Shitirira Community before her community's spring was protected last February. "The water from the spring source was very dirty and smelly. Sometimes, I could not fetch water from this spring, but chose to go [a] far distance in order to get safe, clean water for drinking at home, which consumed mu...
Future Leader Empowered with Clean Water!
Fifteen-year-old Glaydia recalled what life was like in the Shirugu Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It is a true testimony that I faced lots of challenges as evidenced by the time wastage when I had to [endure] long queues [while] fetching water at this particular source. The water at this source was infested wi...
Thanks to Clean Water Stella has Time for Studying and Playing!
Stella, 12, recalled what life was like in the Emulama Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "I once fell ill from diarrhea after consuming water from this spring. It was very difficult for me since I had to miss classes the whole week. The water was mostly contaminated because it was open even to animals," Stella sh...
Clean Water Access Brings Joy to Regan!
Regan, 15, recalled what life was like in the Mawanyi Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "Initially, the water source was surrounded by bushes, which was scary during [the] collection of water. I used to carry [a] few containers, which was time-wasting. Water got contaminated due to [the] frequent fetching. This was...