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.
A Year Later: Enough Time for School!
Isatu Conteh, 18, recalled what life was like in Petifu Junction Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, we were having break down[s] with [the] pump, causing [a] few days that we are without safe water. This caused us to fetch water from the stream, which is about 200 meters away from my house. I wasted a lot...
A Year Later: "Our Kids are Healthy!"
Felistus Wamalwa, 54, recalled what life was like in Shiandiche Primary School before her school's well was installed last year. "Things were not easy at all. Our pupils had the whole heavy responsibility of carrying water from different sources. Some neighbors would chase them away when they would go begging for water. With the water coming fro...
A Year Later: "A Boost for Us as a Community!"
Susan M., 17, recalled what life was like in Nthonzweni Community before her community's dug-well was implemented last year. "Before the construction of this project, life was very hard. We used to get water from very far, and the water was not very safe for drinking. We did not have enough water for maintaining our hygiene and sanitation as wel...
A Year Later: "We are now sure of drinking clean water..."
Brigid, 13, recalled what life was like in Lukala Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "The water point was not well constructed, with water spread all over the spring, making the place dirty and muddy," said Brigid. But life is much better for Brigid and the other community members in Lukala Community now. "W...
A Year Later: Improved Health and Nutrition!
Eunice Katwesige, 42, recalled what life was like in Kimigi Nyabisojo Community before her community's well was installed last year. "We used to move around 4 km (2.4 miles) to access water. I would spend a lot [of] time because of the queues and the surrounding environment around the waterpoint where I used to get water was very dirty, making i...