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 for homework!
Zedrick W., 6, recalled what life was like in the Mulwanda Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "People crowded here and made long queues to fetch water. We, as children, let the older people fetch first, and this made us use a lot of time here," said Zedrick. Water collection has dramatically improved for Zedrick ...
A Year Later: "We access water easily!"
Lavin M., 11, recalled what life was like in the Chevoso Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "We fetched water from the surface using a jug and a sieve. After fetching, we used to boil [it and] wait [for it] to cool before using [it] to cook and drink. The water was very dirty with an algae cover on the top," Lavin s...
A Year Later: "I'm Very Healthy and Strong!"
Francess L, 13, recalled what life was like in the Madina Community before her community's well was installed last year. "In the past, we were suffering to fetch water. We were crossing the street to fetch water, and the water was not pure to drink. We were suffering to launder our uniform because we are students; if you don't launder your unifo...
A Year Later: "It is now easy for us to get water."
Lanisha L., 11, recalled what life was like in the Mukava Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "The source was like a pond. We fetched water [from] another unprotected source surrounded by bananas. It was slippery and deep. This water point before construction was inaccessible to us," said Lanisha. Collecting water...
A Year Later: "This water point enables easy access to clean water."
Matheu M., 14, recalled what life was like at Mutiuni Primary School before her school's rain tank was implemented last year. "The immense water scarcity caused a lot of issues, thanks to the hot and dry climate. For instance, meals sometimes could [be] delayed, and washing our hands was difficult because there was no water in the school. We had...