Stories from the Field

Water doesn't change anything. People Do.

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.




See the Impact of Clean Water - Irumbi Community, Shatsala Spring

Irumbi Community, Shatsala Spring

Field Officer Karen Maruti recently visited Shatsala Spring in Irumbi to check up on the spring and interview community members about the project's impact in its first year since completion. Allan shared the following reflection from her visit: "The community members in this community are the happiest people since the protection of their sprin...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Elutali Community, Obati Spring

Elutali Community, Obati Spring

Field Officer Jonathan Mutai recently visited Obati Spring in Elutali to check up on the spring and interview community members about the project's impact in its first year since completion. Jonathan shared the following reflection from his visit: "The day [I first] visited this community is like yesterday for me in what I saw. Then, I had to ...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Giving Upate: Kitooni Primary School

Giving Upate: Kitooni Primary School

Kitooni Primary School students have been enjoying the abundance of clean water supply throughout the year. Students have not had to carry containers filled with drinking water to school ever since the project was completed. "The water project has been very beneficial to us students because we no longer carry water to school every day. It was a ve...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Shitirira Community, Peninah Spring

Shitirira Community, Peninah Spring

"My life has really changed because I [live] near the protected spring. After school, I fetch clean water, which helps me to wash utensils, clothes, and [do the] cooking. I don't queue because the water discharge has increased. [I] am happy I take clean and safe water from the protected spring," said Babra Kati, a 10-year-old girl living in Shitiri...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Ngaa Secondary School

Ngaa Secondary School

The Ngaa Secondary School community has experienced great changes since the water tank was constructed in their school. "As a school, we have witnessed vast improvements in all aspects," said Deputy Principal Robert Thyaka. "The tank filled up as soon as it was completed because we received good rains last year and the water has never depleted. T...