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.
A Year Later: "I can really celebrate and enjoy the joyful moments. . ."
Cyprian B., 14, recalled what life was like at the Mugai Primary School before his school's well was installed last year. "As a pupil from this school, each and every day, I used to collect water from home and carry it to the school. This was so difficult as, at some point, I could get tired and also be absent from school. The [water] source whi...
A Year Later: Free from Waterborne Diseases!
Gbassay K., 18, recalled what life was like in Foday before his community's well was installed last year. "It was difficult before now. We used to get water from swamps far away from our homes. It was also unclean water we fetched most of the time, resulting in a lot of waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, typhoid, and cholera, to name but a fe...
A Year Later: Fewer Water-Related Illnesses!
Salay T., 11, recalled what life was like at DEC Karma Primary School before her school's well was rehabilitated last year. "It was very difficult for the pupils of this school for so many years. We had to go to the stream during [our] lunch hour. By the time we got back from the stream, we were already late [to class]. Also, some of us got sick...
A Year Later: Clean Water to Drink = Peace of Mind!
Palmah W., 12, recalled what life was like at St. Mary's Fubuye Primary School before her school's well was implemented last year. "Our source at school was not that reliable as it used to run dry, most often, especially during the drought season. This forced us [to] get water from outside] of the school compound in the community. It was hectic ...
A Year Later: “Getting water has become easy for everyone."
Ronnel K., 13, recalled what life was like at Irukose Primary School before her school's rain tanks were installed last year. "Obtaining water in the past was quite challenging. We used to collect water from a nearby flowing stream, and on occasion, we would end up getting wet while fetching water. Returning to class in a wet and tired state was...