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: No Longer Suffering from a Long Journey
Caroline M, 13, recalled what life was like in the Kyamaiso Kyamunyweri Community before her community's well was protected last year. "I used to fetch water from the next village called Kidwaro, and the distance was very far, about 2kms (1.2 miles). I would spend a lot of time walking on foot because I feared riding the bicycle. This water poin...
A Year Later: Improved Education and Hygiene!
Evanson M., 12, recalled what life was like at Itiva Nzou Primary School before his school’s rainwater tank was installed last year. "We had experienced various problems related to water scarcity issues such as lengthy hours queueing for water, hence [we had a] lack of time to focus on other activities such as studies and farming. This was ver...
A Year Later: Her Goals have been Achieved!
Sharon, 14, recalled life in the Muhoni Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It was difficult for me to easily fetch water and go home on time since many people would overcrowd the place, and more time would be consumed for one person to fill a container," she shared. Today, collecting water is much less time-cons...
A Year Later: "I also have enough time to bond and play with my friends."
Monica J, 13, recalled life in the Malimali Community before its spring was protected last year. "Fetching water from this spring was very hard because I could waste a lot of time queuing or even fetching water since I used a scoop. I could not complete my assignments on time and got punished in school," she shared. Collecting water is now mu...
A Year Later: "We have enough water for drinking!"
Emmanuel L, 15, recalled life at Lukhokho K. Primary School before his school's well was installed last year. "One item I would never have lacked among my apparatus for school was a filled-up Jerrican that I had to ferry to school every morning. It was tiresome and time-consuming, which would result in lateness and punishment. During our lessons...