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: Plenty of Water for Cooking, Cleaning and Improvement Projects!
Farmer Tabitha Kanini, 47, recalled what life was like in the Kiliku Community before her community's sand dam was implemented last year. "Before the construction of this sand dam project, I used to walk the distant Kyamiu or Kyemani river, an ordeal that would take 4 hours to fetch water for use. These rivers were also seasonal with an inadequa...
A Year Later: Time to Play and Study!
Syombua K., 9, recalled what life was like in the Kiliku Community before her community's well was installed last year. "In the past, I would have to wait for my mother to return home with water for preparing meals. I would often stay thirsty and hungry till the afternoon when water arrived. Conducting personal hygiene and sanitation was occasio...
A Year Later: "The Spring Protection has Brought Peace . . ."
Joel M., 10, recalled what life was like in the Shing'odo Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "The place was not appealing because it [was] a little muddy. The birds ate fruits and dropped off the remains, making the water dirty. The accessibility was poor because there were no stairs," said Joel. However, collect...
A Year Later: "I Can Access Water at Any Time."
Melissa, 12, recalled what life was like in the Isagara Kiryanseka Community before her community's well was installed last year. "I used to fetch water from Nyabiroko Spring. The distance was far, and we would cross a busy road, which would put us at a high risk of getting [in] accidents. Sometimes, I would come back from school hungr...
A Year Later: "We now access safe drinking water at any time."
Polycarp T., 8, recalled what life was like in the Bubanda Kyabarongo Community before his community’s well was installed last year. "I used to fetch water from the dam, but it was too risky for us as kids because it was too open, and we could fall in the dam. Sometimes, I would fear going to fetch water because cows would always surround the ...