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 - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "No more waterborne illnesses. . . "

Gbassay Sankoh, 31, recalled what life was like in the Malap Community before his community's well was rehabilitated last year. "It was difficult during the time when this water point was not in this village. There were many waterborne illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, and dysentery that were affecting the lives [of] the people in this community...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: Young and Old Enjoying Water Access!

A Year Later: Young and Old Enjoying Water Access!

Farmer Lorna Kageha, 56, recalled what life was like in the Mukavakava Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "It was challenging for us to fetch water for this spring. This is because the spring is found in a valley inside the forest. During rainy seasons, our contaminants were being swept to the water point, which mak...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: Easier Water Access for Everyone!

A Year Later: Easier Water Access for Everyone!

Chairperson of the water committee and businessman Hesborn Musambai, 58, recalled what life was like in the Lutonyi Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "Since our parents, the water source has been serving many people, and for sure, you can tell by the number of people fetching water. We had no structure that could p...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "The Waterborne Diseases have Now Reduced."

Businesswoman Nelly Amatasi, 36, recalled what life was like in the Emulomonye Community before her community's spring was protected last year. "Before the completion of the project, the water point was open to contamination. The water was not good for human consumption," said Nelly. But the water Nelly and the other community members in Emul...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: Plenty of Water for Cooking, Cleaning and Improvement Projects!

A Year Later: Plenty of Water for Cooking, Cleaning and Improvement Projects!

Farmer Tabitha Kanini, 47, recalled what life was like in the Kiliku Community before her community's sand dam was implemented last year. "Before the construction of this sand dam project, I used to walk the distant Kyamiu or Kyemani river, an ordeal that would take 4 hours to fetch water for use. These rivers were also seasonal with an inadequa...