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: Time for Learning!
17-year-old Fatmata recalled what life was like in the Bankinya Community before her community’s well was rehabilitated last year. “Before the completion of this well, I used to go to the swamp to fetch water for drinking and household use. That would always make me late to go to school as the swamp is far from the community,” Fatmata said...
A Year Later: Water is Flowing!
Daniel Gisiga, a 28-year-old farmer and treasurer of the water user committee, recalled what life was like in the Ikoli Community before his community’s spring was protected last year. “The water source was muddy, and you could easily slide. Water was also infested with green algae, making it difficult to fetch water,” said Daniel. Coll...
A Year Later: "We now find it easy to fetch water."
Eugene, 14, recalled what life was like in the Kwambiha Community before the community’s spring was protected last year. “This is the main source of water in this community. For many years, we used to find difficulty in accessing the water point due to [the] lack of [a] staircase. We were forced to step on mud and water so as to get to the c...
A Year Later: Water Accessible Whenever it is Needed!
Eunice Makuba, 62, recalled what life was like in the Elusolokho Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. “Before the completion of the project, it was hard for me to carry water from the spring because the place was slippery and steep. This was more common, especially during the rainy season,” said Eunice. Colle...
A Year Later: Water Allows a New Business!
27-year-old Esther Shiundu recalled what life was like in the Chevoso Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. “Fetching water from the water source was really a major challenge. I used to carry a cup for collecting water into containers, which could take much time and long queues of people. The source was opened with...