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: 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...
A Year Later: Spring Protection = Health Protection
Josephine Khamasi, 32, recalled what life was like in the Shamberere Community before her community’s spring was protected last year. "The owner of this piece of land used to plant maize up to the water source. This poor method of farming made our water dirty through soil erosion. The safety of the spring was not good because the place was bus...
A Year Later: "My dream has come through..."
Benjamin S, 12, recalled what life was like in the Kimang'eti Community before his community's spring was protected last year. "Before, our parents were not allowing us to fetch water in this water point because it was so dangerous for children like us since we used [to] draw water using a jug and the spring discharges highly. Lastly, water was ...