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.
Namarambi Community, Iddi Spring
"Before the project, I would be so scared to come to the spring since it was bushy, and reaching into the spring to draw water used to be so hard for me." "It's much easier now! There is so much water and it is fresh!" "All I have to do is pick up my container and run downhill to the spring, place my container at the drawing pipe, wait for it to ...
Mukhunya Community, Mwore Spring
"Before the project, it was very hazardous as we used to fetch water on the spring's surface, which affected our health and contributed to the high level of poverty as many people used to seek medication, thus affecting them economically." "Now, it's very easy to access water as we fetch through the pipe and also the surrounding area is protected,...
Emukangu Community, Okhaso Spring
"Before the project was completed, getting water here was a real hustle." "One, the water was not clean because of the way we used to fetch it. Two, we used to suffer a lot of struggling just to get water. This is because there was a lot of overcrowding and struggle. For me as a child, this scared me because sometimes people could even fight." "T...
Shisere Community, Francis Atema Spring
"Before the project, accessing water at this water source was so devastating." "We were forced to scoop water slowly so that it did not get dirty before one filled a jerrican; this led to time wastage." "During this period, being sick and going to the hospital due to contracting waterborne and water-related diseases such as typhoid and diarrhea w...
Kambiri Community, Sachita Spring
"Before the spring was protected, I could waste a lot of time queueing for water, thus wasting my precious time." "Since the spring was protected, my health status has improved and I am ready to concentrate on my academic work." "Since the implementation of the spring, my academic performance has improved and with that, I promise to be th...