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.
Buyangu Community, Osundwa Spring
"Before the project, the water source was an open source with a barrier of rocks which used to make the water accumulate at one point. Water was collected there using smaller containers like jugs or bowls to fill the bigger containers. It was a difficult and tiresome way of getting water. Much time was wasted as a lot of care was being exercised wh...
Bukhaywa Community, Ashikhanga Spring
"Before the project, we truly had a big challenge in getting safe, clean water." "We used to draw water which was open to all contaminations ranging from bird dropping to animals which drank directly from the spring. Accessing the water itself was also another issue for there was no good terrain mud was all over. It was risky for children because ...
Bumira Community, Imbwaga Spring
"When the spring was unprotected, there was congestion as the water would get dirty; therefore, we had to wait for the water to clear, which took a lot of time." "Now, the water is clean and we no longer have long queues. Fetching water is easy since it is accessible. Protection has reduced our constant coughs and sore throats." "I use less time ...
Imusutsu Community, Ikosangwa Spring
"In the past, getting clean water was not easy as we used to get the water contaminated by people and dogs stepping in it. Surface runoff whenever it rained would also carry all sorts of wast into the spring." "Stomachaches and coughs were the order of the day. A week could not pass by before someone got ill. It was really a great burden to us tha...
Shikangania Community, Abungana Spring
"The water used to be so dirty and the spring was open. Being that the spring is located at the bottom of a slope, all of the dirt from uphill was swept into the spring during the rainy season." "Waterborne diseases were very common and affected most of the community members, especially children." "Now, the spring is protected and the water is cl...