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.
Gemeni Salvation Primary School
"Before the project implementation, the pupils experienced a severe challenge of sanitation facilities. Most of them were afraid to use the log-floored latrines because they were on the verge of collapsing and they opted for open defecation," reflected Mr. Jack Wegulo, a teacher at Gemeni Salvation Primary School. W...
Isulu Primary School
It has now been a year since the installation of the WaSH projects at Isulu Primary School. From a recent field visit, we heard the following story from our Field Officer Mary Afandi: "When I [first] came to Isulu Primary School they had no water and enough latrines. Most of the latrines were in poor condition, thus posing as [a] hazard to the...
Lusiola Primary School
Lusiola Primary School has greatly benefited from its rainwater tank that was installed last year. On a recent visit, we heard from staff and students how they are very grateful to no longer be going to the stream for water and wasting time standing in line there when collecting water. Today, there is plenty of water for drinking, domestic uses s...
Makuchi Primary School
One year down the line since the installation of the rain tank and other hygiene projects at Makuchi Primary School and the lives of staff and students have improved tremendously. In the past, as you entered the school compound, you would be greeted with children carrying small jerricans of water on one shoulder and a school bag on the other, with...
ACK Milimani Girls' Secondary School
The school teachers, students, and staff have experienced great benefits from the WaSH projects installed at ACK Milimani Girls' Secondary School last year. This is because clean water from their rain tank is now more accessible to cater to their daily needs. Sanitation has improved and also the school community does not have to travel for long dis...