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.
Wasenje Community, Margaret Jumba Spring
Fast. That's how everyone we talked to at Margaret Jumba Spring in Wasenje described the one-year-old protected spring, whether it was the rate of the water flowing or the time it takes to fetch it. For the adults, they have had an easier time fetching water over the last year as they no longer take a lot of time cleaning the water, waiting for se...
Chandolo Community, Joseph Ingara Spring
The protection of Jospeh Ingara Spring in Chandolo has brought order, unity, and a great sense of responsibility in sharing common resources within the community. The spring has brought people together, especially during the dry season, when many people come together to find a solution to their water problem from this water point. The spring users...
Kathuni Community A
"We are delighted to report an improvement in our community since the completion of this project," said Bernard Ngui, a member of the self-help group that contributed to the construction of the sand dam and hand-dug well in Kathuni a year ago. The water project has amounted to immense change, growth, and development in Kathuni village. The environ...
Kathuni Community
"We are delighted to report an improvement in our community since the completion of this project," said Bernard Ngui, a member of the self-help group that contributed to the construction of the sand dam and hand-dug well in Kathuni a year ago. The water project has amounted to immense change, growth, and development in Kathuni village. The environ...
Kivandini Community
The lives of many community members in Kivandini have changed in the year since the completion of the sand dam and hand-dug well. For Michael Mbithi, the access to water throughout the year and near his home allowed him to start his own brickmaking business. He is now selling the bricks he makes using water from the dam to make $40 per shipment. "...