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: "I can see and feel a new life."
Before the spring was protected in Kalenda last year, the process of collecting water for community members was tedious and slow. "The entire water source was open for waste products. We had no access point; thus [it was] difficult to collect water," said 12-year-old Collins M. Collins shared that he often used a cup to collect water and woul...
A Year Later: “This water point enables easy access to clean water."
The water situation at Mbondoni Secondary School was almost unbearable for students before we implemented a rainwater catchment system last year. “The immense water scarcity caused a lot of issues, thanks to the hot and dry climate. For instance, meals could sometimes delay, and conducting personal hygiene was difficult because there was no wa...
A Year Later: "The water is safe and pure for drinking."
Last year before we installed a well at Munamakarr Secondary School, students had to try to find water wherever they could since their water source was not functioning. "Before this time, there was no water facility in the school compound. Most times, we were out of class to fetch water to drink and use of the sanitation facility in the school. ...
A Year Later: No longer leaving school to fetch water!
Last year before we installed a well at Kulafai Rashideen Primary School students used to go door to door in the community to beg for water. "We have been suffering for quite a long time. We had to go to the nearby houses during lunchtime to fetch water for cleaning the school toilets," said 8-year-old Awayu B. But since the well was installe...
A Year Later: Water from the spring brings joy in their hearts!
Before we protected Anami Spring last year, collecting water was difficult and time-consuming for community members living in Mukhuyu. "The spring was not presentable because it was old, and we felt that it would collapse. We could line up to get water because the water was not coming through one of the discharge pipes, so we were forced to use ...