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: More Time to Attend School!
Sento K., 10, recalled what life was like in the Royeamp Community before her community's well was installed last year. "Before, it was difficult to fetch water, and the distance to the water source was far away from the community. Fetching water sometimes made me not go [to] school on time," said Sento. However, collecting water is much simp...
A Year Later: More Time Invested in Students!
Teacher James Maina, 40, recalled what life was like at the Kapsotik Secondary School before his school's well was installed last year. "We sent our students during lunchtime down [to] the stream to get water for use in the school. They always lamented on [the] quality of water they fetched and [the] distance. It wasn't a good gesture for school...
A Year Later: More Time for Life Improving Activities!
Thomas K, 14, recalled what life was like in the Mukhulutsi Community before his community's spring was protected. "During [the] rainy season, the place used to be muddy and slippery, which was dangerous. One could get harmed. Also, the water used to get dirty easily, forcing us to wait for it to settle before collecting," shared Thomas. But ...
A Year Later: "No more waterborne illnesses. . . "
Gbassay Sankoh, 31, recalled what life was like in the Malap Community before his community's well was rehabilitated last year. "It was difficult during the time when this water point was not in this village. There were many waterborne illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, and dysentery that were affecting the lives [of] the people in this community...
A Year Later: Young and Old Enjoying Water Access!
Farmer Lorna Kageha, 56, recalled what life was like in the Mukavakava Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It was challenging for us to fetch water for this spring. This is because the spring is found in a valley inside the forest. During rainy seasons, our contaminants were being swept to the water point, which mak...