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.
Kolia Village
"From the time this well was constructed in our community, we have been relived from so many constraints that we have faced over the past few years. Now we have the opportunity for safe drinking water," said Alpha Dumbuya, caretaker of the well for Kolia Village. The lives of this project's beneficiaries have improved in significant ways in the ye...
Jivovoli Community, Gideon Asonga Spring
Gideon Asonga spring users in Jivovoli have seen a decrease in the number of sick people since last year when the spring was protected since drinking dirty water has become a thing of the past. This change has been seen across all users of Gideon Asonga Spring. The availability of clean water has changed the way the community members perceive this ...
Jivovoli Community, Wamunala Spring
On a recent visit to Wamunala Spring in Jivovoli, first and foremost we noticed how the community members are filled with so much joy because of the project since water-related problems are no longer an issue to them. Initially, they used to dip water containers directly into the unprotected water point, and as a result, sometimes they could pull u...
Sanya Community
The lives of the people living in Sanya Community have been improved as compared to previous years. There were so many people who had been infected with dysentery and cholera which they got from drinking swamp water. This came to an end after the drilling of a borehole because people are now drinking safe, clean and pure water. "We are not sufferi...
Ngitini Community A
Since its installation last year, the water project in Ngitini has provided a sufficient water supply for community members here, which has made them very happy. Among other things, they are utilizing the water for farming and to sustain their livestock. The environment has improved tremendously as the vegetation is greener and the area looks more ...