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 - Mutsuma Secondary School

Mutsuma Secondary School

Just over a year ago, Mutsuma Secondary School was issued a closure notice by the public health department due to their dire hygiene and sanitation situation with no latrines. Initially, no water was available in the school thus making it impossible for the students to clean the classrooms. Water for uses like cooking and drinking came from the co...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Madivini Primary School

Madivini Primary School

Immediately upon entering the gate of Madivini Primary School, good hygiene practices are evident right from the entrance. Inside the school compound, you see the hand washing facilities at a strategic point where children are washing their hands after visiting the toilet. Small children are enjoying washing their hands after playing in the field s...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Kigbal Community

Kigbal Community

People in Kigbal have been truly blessed since the well project was completed last year. For M’balu Turay, this well means that he can spend more time at school and concentrating on school. And when he is not in school, he can play with his friends rather than spend large portions of his day collecting water. "My life changed from the time thi...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Katung'uli Hand-Dug Well

Katung'uli Hand-Dug Well

Katung'uli community members are elated about the water project that was constructed in their area. As we got to the water source on the day of our visit we found women jovially fetching water and doing their laundry. People here are happy because they have attained clean drinking water from the sand dam and adjacent hand-dug well. Both hygiene a...

See the Impact of Clean Water - Katung'uli Sand Dam

Katung'uli Sand Dam

What you might not know is that an incredible community of monthly donors has joined you in supporting clean water in Katung'uli, Kenya. Month after month, their giving funds ongoing sustainability and support programs to help keep this sand dam and hand-dug well system working correctly...