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Together, we've empowered millions of people with access to safe water and sanitation. We invite you to meet some of them and read their stories.

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She is not afraid anymore

With no more uncertainty about the quality of their water or where it will come from each day, Carfel confidently shared, “I am not afraid anymore.” Thanks to the support of our generous donors and funders, Carfel’s worries and fears about the water her family needed have turned to gratitude and comfort because now they have lasting access to safe water at home and the health, hope, and life that flow from it.

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“Because of the difficulties here, I decided to get a WASH loan.”
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Water for Hamid's family and his friends

The time spent sourcing water—sometimes up to two hours waiting in line—meant less time for work, school, and family. It also came at a cost. Hamid explained, “Not having water readily available had many negative effects." Read more to find out how Hamid solved his family's water crisis and in doing so, also made a source of safe water available to his neighbors in need.

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How a small loan created lasting change for Nur's family

For years, water and sanitation were challenges for Nur and her family in Indonesia. Although her home had a well, the availability of water was infrequent. When the well ran dry, Nur and her family had to pay a high price for bottled water, leaving little money for other needs. A small loan brought hope and change to Nur’s home, finally giving her family the ability to secure lasting, affordable, safe water and sanitation solutions on their property.

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For Anisah, safe water means comfort and health

For years, Anisah’s family struggled with costly, unsafe water that affected their health and financial stability. A small, affordable loan for a safe water solution changed everything, bringing comfort and health to their home.

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The burden Sri carried and how it was lifted

For years, one of the heaviest burdens Sri carried was the lack of a toilet and safe water at home for her family. Read more to find out how a small loan through our local partner helped ease this burden, and change Sri's life.

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From hardship to happiness

From hardship to happiness, find out how Tukinem’s decision to change her family’s lives with safe water inspired an entire community—bringing the health, hope and peace that flow from lasting access to safe water at home, to more families in need.

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She is not afraid anymore

With no more uncertainty about the quality of their water or where it will come from each day, Carfel confidently shared, “I am not afraid anymore.” Thanks to the support of our generous donors and funders, Carfel’s worries and fears about the water her family needed have turned to gratitude and comfort because now they have lasting access to safe water at home and the health, hope, and life that flow from it.

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From dust to abundance, Amina's family now thrives

With safe water flowing, everything in Amina's life in Tanzania has shifted. Chores that once took hours now take minutes. Amina and her family can bathe, cook, and clean without delay, freeing Amina to focus on her chicken and banana farming. Her income has grown, her health has improved, and her joy is palpable. Find out more about why now, Amina can say, “I have total peace of mind."

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