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 - Ikoli Primary School

Ikoli Primary School

The following story comes from Field Officer Betty Mwangi, who recently returned to Ikoli Primary School to check up on their rain tank and interview students and staff about the water project's impact in its first year since completion: "Pupils and teachers are able to clean their hands well after visiting the latrines or anytime they encount...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Lunyi Community, Fedha Mukhwana Spring

Lunyi Community, Fedha Mukhwana Spring

Before the protection of Fedha Mukhwana Spring in Lunyi, there were very long queues experienced at the spring. These lines got even worse during the dry season. Today, all those women who used to wait for water are no longer wasting time at the spring. Instead, they undertake other economic activities like selling vegetables and working on thei...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Emaka Community, Ateka Spring

Emaka Community, Ateka Spring

Due to the protection of Ateka Spring last year, the general welfare and wellbeing of all community members have improved, reported Field Officer Joan Were after her recent visit to Emaka. Joan explained that because Emaka community members no longer have to walk long distances to access clean water for domestic use, they have more time to relax ...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Ivinzo Commuity, Mushianda Spring

Ivinzo Commuity, Mushianda Spring

Field Officer Georgina Kamau shared the following reflection from her recent visit to Mushianda Spring in Ivinzo, where she checked up on the spring and interviewed community members about the project's impact in its first year since completion: "Since water is now easy to access, the members of Mushianda Spring spend very little time collecti...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Isembe Community, Amwayi Spring

Isembe Community, Amwayi Spring

Field Officer Georgina Kamau shared the following reflection from her recent visit to Amwayi Spring in Isembe, where she checked up on the spring and interviewed community members about the project's impact in its first year since completion: "It is one thing to have access to water, and it’s another to have access to water that is safe to d...