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.
A Year Later: Water provides more opportunities for students!
Teacher Agathar Shisanyi, 39, recalled what life was like at Bunuku Primary School before her school's well was installed last year. "There is a community borehole that we used to access water. Our pupils crowded the well with community members; this could lead to the wastage of a lot of time. When the water point broke down, it was hectic for u...
A Year Later: Access to water brings joy!
Lovine M., 11, recalled what life was like at Misimo Primary School before her school's well was installed last year. "We would fetch [water] from the stream and sometimes carry it from home. This was a heavy burden that would slow my walk to school. This would result in lateness, that would have me punished by my teachers. Pupils would engage i...
A Year Later: No Longer Worried about Water!
Mariatu K., 17, recalled what life was like in the Mathaineh Community before her community's well was installed last year. "Before the completion of this project, it was not easy for us. I walked [a] far distance to the swamp to fetch water since we were not having a water well by then. Even the area I fetched water from got contaminated mostly...
A Year Later: Less Waterborne Disease!
Mohammed K., 18, recalled what life was like in the Yeamp Mamotta Community before his community's well was installed last year. "Before this, I spent most of my time collecting water from distant sources for washing, bathing, and laundering clothes. Fetching water from the stream is difficult and risky, especially for women and children. Also, ...
A Year Later: Only five minutes to collect water!
Kadiatu S., 17, recalled what life was like in the Magbansor Community before her community's well was rehabilitated last year. "Before, I was struggling to get the quantity of water I needed for domestic purposes. Such as bathing, drinking, and cooking. I had to spend nearly the rest of the day just to get water for daily purposes," said Kadiat...