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.
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...
Masuveni Community, Masuveni Spring
"Before the project was completed, we would get water that was not clean. The spring was an artesian spring that required us to fetch water using a container or jug. Different people from different homes came with their own containers to fetch water and some of the containers were not clean; this was not hygienic." "Secondly, the area around the s...
Bumavi Community, Joseph Njajula Spring
"Before protection of the spring, the water was contaminated. We used to suffer from waterborne diseases such as typhoid and diarrhea." "Now, the water is clean and easy to access. Waterborne diseases have reduced drastically." "My family's health has improved. I don't buy cough drugs as often I used to before construction of the water point." [...