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.
Kisasi Community, Edward Sabwa Spring
"Before protection, the surrounding environment of the spring was bushy and filthy, thus causing spring contamination. The bush around also harbored snakes that scared children away from coming to the spring." "The community members used to draw water through a discharge pipe that was fixed on the source. This pipe was dirty and had also been inse...
Bumira Community, Madegwa Spring
"Before construction, the water was open to contamination. Soil erosion would block the water point making accessibility very difficult." "Accessibility is now very easy. The water point is clean and safe from soil pollution. Animals no longer access the water point, unlike before, which means no animal pollution." "I have started a small busines...
Mukangu Community, Metah Spring
"It used to be so stressful using a scooping jug to collect water because it took a lot of time to fill a twenty-liter jerrican." "The water used to be so dirty and this forced us to sieve the water each and every time, which used to take a lot of time." "Currently, we are enjoying fetching water from the spring since the water is clean and the p...
Shivembe Community, Murumbi Spring
"Before the protection of Murumbi Spring, our water was ever-dirty and full of algae. Fetching was also a challenge as one had to step in the water as you fetched it. I had to wake up very early each morning in order to get clean water before it got contaminated." "Life now is good as I come to fetch water any time of the day. The water is also cl...
Kimarani Community, Kipsiro Spring
"Before this project was completed, getting water was troublesome. The water point was unpleasant and unhealthy." "The area around the spring was muddy and the water was not clean because community members would wash clothes around the spring and dirty water would flow into the source. This led to water-related health problems." "Since the water ...