Stories from the Field

Water doesn't change anything. People Do.

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.




See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "This water point enables easy access to clean water."

Matheu M., 14, recalled what life was like at Mutiuni Primary School before her school's rain tank was implemented last year. "The immense water scarcity caused a lot of issues, thanks to the hot and dry climate. For instance, meals sometimes could [be] delayed, and washing our hands was difficult because there was no water in the school. We had...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "Fetching water right now is very easy!"

Nickel P., 12, recalled what life was like in the Shitirira Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "As a child, fetching water before an adult was unacceptable, so I had to wait longer before starting to scoop, thus resulting [in] time wastage and long queues," he said. Collecting water is much simpler for Nickel and...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: Clean Water Provides Better Health!

A Year Later: Clean Water Provides Better Health!

Trader Isatu Kargbo, 42, recalled what life was like in Sakaya Community before her community’s well was rehabilitated last year. “It was a bad situation during the past years when this water was not in this village. Many people died because of the dirty water we were drinking. It [is] a small stream that runs from the other villages and pas...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "This water point has helped improve our lives."

Farmer Abubakkar Sesay, 34, recalled what life was like in the Malap Community before his community's well was rehabilitated last year. "So many years ago in this village, we usually went to the river to fetch water, which was so dangerous for [us] because many wild animals went to the same water point where we fetched. There were many illnesses...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "I will be able to go to school on time."

Mariatu C., 16, recalled what life was like in the Maffereh Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "Fetching water in this community was a difficult challenge before the project was completed. As a community, we used to walk long distances to fetch water. The water at the stream was not safe and pure to drink and coul...