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: Reliable, Safe Water Makes Life Easier!
Diana, 10, recalled what life was like in the Indulusia Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It was hard because the area around the waterpoint was so bushy with shrubs and tall papyrus reeds; this was considered unsafe because it was infested with dangerous snakes and insects," Diana shared. Collecting water is n...
A Year Later: Savings Achieved!
Lucitine Ingato, 27, recalled what life was like in the Shilalunga Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "Getting water at this waterpoint was not easy. Accessibility was very bad because there was no staircase [or] discharge pipe. Everyone used to carry a scoop jug that could be used to [put] water in your jerrican. T...
A Year Later: Water Improves Daily Life for Students!
Peninah, 15, recalled what life was like at Kasevi Girls Secondary School before her school's rain tank was installed last year. "Being in a boarding school without enough water in the school made life difficult. I had to stay thirsty during classes, and meals [were] often delayed because of the acute water scarcity. I felt miserable going to cl...
A Year Later: Business is Flourishing!
Mariatu Bangura, 22, recalled what life was like in the Madina Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I'm a trader. Before, I had to fetch water at the wharf before I could prepare the cooked food [that] I sell around the community. Sometimes, I would not make enough sales because, by the time I could fetch water to ...
A Year Later: Accessible Water Allows Time to Study and Rest!
Tabitha, 13, recalled what life was like in the Makioni Community before her community's sand dam was installed last year. "Fetching water was a difficult and tiresome ordeal because I had to spend most of [my] time fetching water. For instance, during holidays, weekends, after classes, or any time that I was not in school. The water point was a...