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: Safer Water, Improved Health!
Sallieu K., 13, recalled what life was like in the Malap Kankalay Islamic Primary School before his school’s well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, we had to fetch water from the swamp, and the swamp water was far away from the school. This swamp water was causing water illnesses for us, such as stomach pain. Sometimes, these water illness...
A Year Later: Improved Education and Health!
Princess M, 13, recalled life in the Ematende Primary School before her community's well was installed last year. "Going to the stream for water would waste at least one hour, which would otherwise have been spent in class. Many of us had difficulty concentrating in class because going to the stream was quite tiresome. The path leading...
A Year Later: Safer and Easier Access to Water!
Mariatu S, 11, recalled what life was like in the Masheka Community before her community well was rehabilitated last year. "Today, I'm proud to thank you for having clean and safe water in this community. Before this time, it was difficult to fetch water, and I'm one of the children of my parents who were responsible for fetching water for drink...
A Year Later: "We feel good, and it has made our work easier!"
Christopher Wangia, 48, recalled what life was like in the Mwiyala Mixed Secondary School before his school's well was installed. "As a school, we relied on the rain tank and hand-dug well. During [the] drought season, the two water points had no water. We also relied on municipal water, which was mostly rationed, and sometimes the pipes burst, ...
A Year Later: Better Health and Time to Study!
Joshua M., 15, recalled what life was like in the Koriro Community before his community's hand-dug well was installed last year. "In the past, I had to walk about 3 kilometers to acquire water from the nearest water point. I would have to walk the long distance for our livestock to drink water. I would return home feeling hungry and exhausted. I...