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.
Rotifunk Baptist Primary School
The school environment has changed in the year since the rehabilitation of the well at Rotifunk Baptist Primary School. "This water well has done great things for me and my family. Initially, we trekked a distance away from our community to fetch water in neighboring communities. The risk of car or motorbike accidents have always been around," sai...
Royema MCA School and Community
The lives of the students and community members around Royema MCA School have improved over the past year. Our team observed a trend in community growth as a result of their water point. According to some interviewees, the availability of water is one reason for the improved population. "The changes are numerous," said Mrs. Kadiatu, one of the car...
Kitonki Community Well
The lives of the people using the water point at Kitonki Community have improved greatly in the past year. They suffered for safe drinking water for a very long time and this led them to many illnesses like diarrhea, dysentery, and typhoid. These problems are relegated to the past thanks to the well rehabilitation. For Ma. Fudia Bangura, the time ...
Modia, 4 Father Street
It is very exciting to drive by this well and see the line of people fetching water who last year were suffering so badly, reported our team after a recent visit to 4 Father Street. This project has been such an incredible blessing to this community, they added. "I thank God for this facility given to us. My life has changed greatly," said Mariam...
St. John RC Primary School
The rehabilitation of the well at St. John RC Primary School in Sierra Leone has led to significant improvements in the school over the past year. "The intervention has reduced the distance and time pupils take to fetch water. Before now, they walked to neighboring communities in search of water. The pupils can now use water during and after using...