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 - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "The Water Fetched is Clean and Safe for Human Consumption"

Saul, 12, recalled what life was like in the Lukhokho Community before his spring was protected last year. "Before [the] protection of this water point, my mother used to send me to fetch water for drinking and domestic uses. Sometimes, I got back home very late because I had to wait for some time for [the] water to be clean. I had to queue for ...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: Water Helps Meet Daily Needs!

A Year Later: Water Helps Meet Daily Needs!

Hendrix A., 11, recalled what life was like in the Indulusia Community before her community's spring was rehabilitated last year. "It was difficult because animals used to graze around the water point and even sometimes contaminate the water source by stepping directly in it," said Hendrix. However, collecting water that is not cont...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later:

A Year Later: "Safe Drinking Water has Changed My life..."

Mayealie K., 15, recalled what life was like in the Konkmodu Railway Line Community before her community's well was installed last year. "We, the children, were suffering alot to fetch clean water. Before this time, we were going to the swamp to fetch water," said Mayealie. But life is now much more hopeful for...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: No More Water-Related Illness!

A Year Later: No More Water-Related Illness!

Farmer Violet Nasimuyu, 32, recalled what life was like in the Mungakha Community before her well was installed last year. "Before [the] protection of this water point, it was challenging to fetch water because we used a lot of time drawing water using a jug. More so, water was not safe for drinking because the water point was open to ...

See the Impact of Clean Water - A Year Later: Water Access Makes the Future Brighter!

A Year Later: Water Access Makes the Future Brighter!

Phinias K., 15, recalled what life was like at Shirulo Primary School before his school's well was installed last year. "We used to fetch water during lunchtime, in the morning, or during game time. We wasted time crowding at [the] spring. It interfered with our afternoon classes," said Phinias. But life is much less burdensome for ...