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: Time to Study and Dream!
Nine-year-old Wayne recalled what life was like in the Shihome Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "The spring was dirty, broken, and lacked stairs for accessibility. Accessibility was difficult; water was escaping through [the] walls. It was difficult to fetch water barefoot because the collection [area] was damaged...
A Year Later: Plenty of Water for All!
Sarah, 12, recalled what life was like in the Makhwabuye Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "My parents could not allow me to go fetch water because of the long queues. Thus, I could not manage to wash my uniform every day," said Sarah. Collecting water is now simpler and faster for Sarah and the other community ...
"I am now [a] peaceful child."
James, 12, recalled what life was like in the Muhoni Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "It was not easy because many of us could gather at the open water, scramble for access, contaminating the water more. A fight even used to arise amongst us children due to this and would escalate into enmity between our parents,...
A Year Later: Water Enables Achievements!
Duncan, 14, recalled what life was like in the Elunyu Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "I used to get to school late because early in the morning, I had to help my grandmother to fetch water for the cows. The main reason being our water was not easily accessed, and so it took us so much time before [I was] able to...
A Year Later: “Water is available at all times."
Mitchell, 14, recalled what life was like in the Shimanyiro Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It was very difficult to access water, especially when it rained. The road leading to the spring was slippery at all times, making it difficult to carry water after fetching. This was extremely risky. At times, some peopl...