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.
Eshiamboko Primary School
The pupils and staff at Eshiamboko Primary School can now access clean and safe water right inside their school compound, thanks to the rain tank that was installed there last year. They told us how they hardly get sick anymore, and this has improved their wellbeing and their performance in class too. The student health club training was not in va...
Shitsava Primary School
Shitsava Primary School has been enjoying clean and safe drinking water right on school grounds ever since the installation of their water tank last year. The school cook is having an easy time preparing the school's meals since clean water is easily available, and the school is saving almost half of what they used to spend paying for water from a ...
Kwirenyi Secondary School
Since the construction of the rain tank at Kwirenyi Secondary School last year, students and staff can now have access to safe and clean water right in their school compound. They no longer suffer from water- and hygiene-related diseases and they now spend more time in class which has led to improved performance in their studies. The VIP latrines ...
Shitaho Primary School
Since the construction of their rain tank last year, the time and energy previously spent on fetching water from the river 500 meters away are now being invested in learning at Shitaho Primary School. This has attributed to improved academic performance due to pupils' increased attentiveness in class. The students can study in a clean and healthy ...
Indete Community, Udi Spring
Since the protection of Udi Spring in Indete last year, the lives of community members here have improved tremendously. As you approach the community, you are welcomed by a clean environment with no refuse seen around the compound. This indicates that the community members have embraced hygiene and sanitation as was urged during the training. Besi...