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.
Mbau Community
"We used to get water from our first shallow well. It was not enough for the community as it served the whole of this Mbau village. This source was supplemented by available scoop holes along our local stream to provide water for the community population. The ques at the source would sometimes be long, thus taking time for everyone to get water," s...
Kathamba Ngii Community
A walk around the Kathamba Ngii community a year after its sand dam and shallow well were completed presented a picture of a bumper harvest from the community member's farmlands. This is attributed to the reduction of time spent in pursuit of water thus increasing the time spent on personal farms thus the increased yields. "Getting water in our vi...
Kathamba Ngii Community
A walk around the Kathamba Ngii community a year after its sand dam and shallow well were completed presented a picture of a bumper harvest from the community member's farmlands. This is attributed to the reduction of time spent in pursuit of water thus increasing the time spent on personal farms thus the increased yields. "Getting water in our vi...
Mungakha Community, Asena Spring
Since the implementation of Asena Spring in Mungakha Village, a lot has happened in community members' lives. Among the notable changes is the reduction in hospital visits since today it is very rare for people to get sick from waterborne diseases thanks to the clean and safe water they have been accessing from the spring. On our team's most recen...
Mungakha Community, Nyanje Spring
"Since the protection of this spring, the cases of waterborne diseases have not been heard [of]. The project has also enabled us to come together as the water users. This began during the construction period when we were contributing the materials. The project has made it easier for us to get clean and safe water. The community is practicing the sk...