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: "I'm elated to say the least!"
Fifty-six-year-old farmer Beatrice Khasalia recalled what life was like in the Echiviywa Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It was a tedious and dangerous exercise fetching water from the spring before its protection. Walking down the steep access path wasn't an easy thing. It was really tough due to my advanced ag...
A Year Later: “Now it is very safe for us to fetch water!"
Veronica recalled what life was like in the Harambee Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "Fetching water used to be a nightmare for me because the water collection area was deep and dangerous to collect water. I could use a jug to fill my jerrican, but I had to do it carefully to avoid falling in the open water sourc...
A Year Later: No Longer Suffering from Waterborne Illnesses!
Mabinty Kamara, 42, recalled what life was like in the Petifu Junction Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I am a teacher. I want to say many thanks to you. At first, it was so difficult for us, especially [for the] women and children. In the morning, we had to go to the swamps to fetch water, and by the time we g...
A Year Later: Time to Work, Study and Rest!
Rosemary, 14, recalled what life was like in the Musaa Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "When I heard of getting water from the spring, I would always feel sick. The environment and the hustle were not anything one could like. It forced me to carry [a] heavy jerrican so that I [would] reduce the number of trips I ...
A Year Later: “It's now easier to fetch water."
Witney, 9, recalled what life was like in the Musingu Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "The water was always dirty. Community members used to contaminate the open water with laundry works at the spring. My fellow kids used to play [in] the spring and would end up falling in the water," said Witney. Collecting w...