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.
Emwanya Community, Josam Kutsuru Spring
Protecting Josam Kutsuru Spring in Emwanya Community last year has brought about many changes in the community. Fetching water from this protected spring has helped to reduce incidences of waterborne diseases that were once so rampant here. Children have been enabled to go to school without fear of contracting diseases from their water source at h...
Utuneni Community A
The community members in Utuneni village are basking in the abundance of water attained at the shallow well constructed alongside the sand dam a year ago. "It takes less than 10 minutes to fetch water from the shallow well. The water is very fresh for drinking and cooking. Household chores are done easily and faster," said Angela Muema. Utuneni c...
Utuneni Community
The community members in Utuneni village are basking in the abundance of water attained at the shallow well constructed alongside the sand dam a year ago. "It takes less than 10 minutes to fetch water from the shallow well. The water is very fresh for drinking and cooking. Household chores are done easily and faster," said Angela Muema. Utuneni c...
Kivani Community C
Kivani community members are enjoying the sand dam and well constructed a year ago, mostly because of the water supply that is available. The water is clean and fresh for drinking and cooking. The water project was open for use by all the area community members. "At my age having this project is a blessing because I can relax in my house and also...
Kivani Community B
Kivani community members are enjoying the sand dam and well constructed a year ago, mostly because of the water supply that is available. The water is clean and fresh for drinking and cooking. The water project was open for use by all the area community members. "At my age having this project is a blessing because I can relax in my house and also...