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.
Ruth can collect water whenever she needs it!
Ten-year-old Ruth recalled what life was like at the Suctarr Military Barracks before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "I'm a student. We used to suffer to fetch water [in] the past. For me to fetch water, I [would] go to the community to fetch water. It was not easy for me due to the walking distance and overcrowding at the wat...
Water makes learning comfortable for Kyeni!
Twelve-year-old Kyeni recalled what life was like at Tii Primary School before its rain tank was installed last year. "The lack of water in our school was very frustrating and led to several problems. For instance, I was forced to carry water from home every day, which was tiring. I acquired the water from contaminated sources such as scoop hole...
Titus feels overwhelming relief and gratitude for clean water!
Titus Muuo, a 28-year-old farmer, recalled what life was like in the Kilia Community before his community's sand dam was implemented last year. "We have had great water challenges, unimaginable ones. The area we are in is an arid and semi-arid region that expects little or no rainfall. Water was scarce. We did not have enough to drink [and] we h...
Sammy dreams of becoming a surgeon!
Ten-year-old Sammy recalled what life was like in the Kilia Community before his community's dug well was implemented last year. "I used to wait for so long at the river to get my turn so that I could fetch water. The river used to get very dry, making us suffer even more whenever we were sent to get water. It was extremely harsh and hard. I cou...
Laurah has time for reading and learning!
Laurah, 12, recalled what life was like at Madeya Primary School before its well was implemented last year. "We carried water from home. I used to pass by a spring to collect water before coming to school. The process was tedious; I had to carry books and water at the same time," shared Laurah. Collecting water is now more straightforward and...