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 - Ikuusya Community Sand Dam

Ikuusya Community Sand Dam

The people in Ikuusya community have been enjoying a good water supply from their sand dam and hand-dug well for the last year. The water point has consistently provided water to the village population for the last year, saving them from long-distance travel in search of water to meet their daily needs. "This water project has brought clean water ...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Ematetie Community, Chibusia Spring

Ematetie Community, Chibusia Spring

Field Officer Rose Serete recently visited Chibusia Spring in Ematetie to check up on the spring and interview community members about the project's impact in its first year since construction. Rose shared the following reflection on her visit: "The life of these beneficiaries has improved greatly. They can easily access water in the spring be...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Kala Community Hand-Dug Well

Kala Community Hand-Dug Well

In the past year, Kala community members have experienced great changes in their livelihoods as a result of their sand dam and hand-dug shallow well water project. Among the greatest improvements in their lives has been the reduced distance covered to the water source and the quality of water attained from it. "The project has been very resourcefu...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Kala Community Sand Dam

Kala Community Sand Dam

In the past year, Kala community members have experienced great changes in their livelihoods as a result of their sand dam and hand-dug shallow well water project. Among the greatest improvements in their lives has been the reduced distance covered to the water source and the quality of water attained from it. "The project has been very resourcefu...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Kithuluni Community Hand-Dug Well

Kithuluni Community Hand-Dug Well

Kithuluni community members are enjoying the water attained from the sand dam and shallow well project constructed a year ago. The project harvested water from the rainy seasons. The environment has improved. It is more serene and cool because there is plenty of water harvested at the river bed by their sand dam. The water attained at the well is ...