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: Fetching Water is Easier!
Sylvanus, 18, recalled what life was like in the Tulun Community before his community's new well was implemented last year. "We faced a lot of constraints before the completion of this water point. It was not easy, and we walked a long distance to fetch water," said Sylvanus. Collecting water is much easier now for Sylvanus and the other comm...
A Year Later: Water Access Makes Less Work!
Wullamatu, 17, recalled what life was like in the Tholmossor Community before her community’s well was rehabilitated last year. “Initially, when this well was faulty, we used to suffer to fetch water. It was really not easy for me. Most times, we fetched water from the well at the mosque. In some occasions, we [went] to the swamp to fetch wa...
A Year Later: More Time for Fun!
Valerie, 8, recalled what life was like in the Mukaniro Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "We used to get dirty because the place was muddy and bushy. Also, it was dangerous during [the] rainy season, where you can slip and injure yourself," said Valerie. Collecting water is now much safer for Valerie and the ot...
A Year Later: "My Dream is Now Coming Through"
Isaac, 14, recalled what life was like in the Lukhokho Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "Before, to get water was very tiresome and challenging. This is because, during weekends, I used to spend most of the time at the water point to fetch water for domestic use at home. However, I was not able to get time to do m...
A Year Later: Strong and Healthy Children!
Yabom Posseh Kamara, 65, recalled what life was like in the Madina Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I want to say thanks to everyone. In the past, when this water well was not, there was suffering. Our children were getting sick, and unless we [went] to the unprotected water source to get water, we were sufferi...