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: Bulukhombe Primary School Doing Science Experiments!
Jane, 12, commented, "Accessing water from the tank within the [school] compound is easy. [It's] very quick to get water for drinking and cleaning our classes. Being healthy all the time at school [is now possible] because [the] water is safe for me to consume without getting sick." She continued, "The availability of water from the tank at our sc...
A Year Later: Gamalenga Primary School Attendance Improves!
Agnes, 13, shared how things were difficult before she had a reliable water point at her school. "Being requested to carry water to school every day was a big challenge, especially during the drought season. On various occasions, I did feel disturbed, and this did impact negatively on my academics." Then Agnes explained how the improved water situ...
A Year Later: Oyula Spring Provides Joy!
Precious, 7, shared, "Everything for me has become so easy. I can go to school, and when I come back in the evening, I go [to] get water since clean water is always available in plenty. Water is no longer a stress in my life. Thank you!" She continued, "If I can explain, my studies are a priority. I learn at Khaunga Primary School, and in school, ...
A Year Later: Life Has Changed
Sarahphine, 15, commented, "We go to school without worry of water because we can fetch it anytime and it is clean. I am improving in my academics because of spending a lot of time reading. We collect water here anytime and use it for all [our] home chores. It is now a guarantee to wash my [school] uniform twice a week." Community member Rose Sh...
Kapkoi Primary School: Time Gained for Better Academic Performance!
"We used to fetch water during class time, especially when we have visitors at school, and that was time lost for our studies," said 13-year-old Sherine. "This waterpoint has changed a lot. Now we can have our normal lessons without disturbance anymore. Also, we have reliable and safe water around. Now I can concentrate on my studies." Teacher Jos...