When you support our work, we make a promise: to share stories of the people transforming their lives with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, because of you.

Ever wondered how we collect many of those stories? We have a team of eight dedicated Voices from the Field officers.

Local to the countries where we work around the world, they regularly gather photos, films and interviews from the communities you’re supporting – no matter how remote the location. The results are always remarkable.

Meet the team:

A man lining up a shot with his camera Behind the scenes with Sibtain Image: WaterAid
Our Voices from the Field officer in Pakistan, Sibtain. "Voices from the Field shows a community's happiness and problems, which could shape our plans to solve them. I'm excited to share stories that otherwise would remain unheard." Sibtain, Pakistan Image: WaterAid/Mani Karmacharya
Voices from the Field officer James behind the scenes in Uganda "Water is life and sanitation is dignity. So often we talk to people who are marginalised and when they speak no one listens. We're here to amplify their voices." James, Uganda Image: WaterAid/Eliza Powell
Basile, our Voices from the Field officer in Burkina Faso, holds a camera. "The Voices from the Field programme is so important because we report and illustrate stories, so our supporters can see what effect their fundraising is having.” Basile, Burkina Faso Image: WaterAid/Nyani Quarmyne/Panos
Ernest takes a selfie with Scouts in Ankazobe district, Madagascar. "I grew up in a small village and didn't have clean water. My experience and seeing how bad the situation can be in other areas of the country gives me the motivation to help." Ernest, Madagagascar Image: WaterAid/Ernest Randriarimalala
Our Voices from the Field officer Dennis, with a camera. "By listening to people’s voices, we're able to hear their stories, their struggles and their perspective on life's challenges. I feel this helps people understand each other deeply." Dennis, Malawi Image: WaterAid/Alexia Webster
Our Voices from the Field Officer, Mani, with his camera in Lele, Nepal. "Going on my first field visit was amazing. It is very exciting being part of a global team. I feel like I am making a difference for my country." Mani, Nepal Image: WaterAid/Sibtain Haider
Our Voices from the Field officer Chileshe "I'm excited about telling the collective success of WaterAid's work. Supporters put their resources somewhere and in films, photos and stories they can see where it's going." Chileshe, Zambia Image: WaterAid

Spot the difference: change in Ethiopia

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A lot has changed in the last 13 years. If anything has remained intact, it’s Mehari's memory of how life was before the water project came.
Behailu, Voices from the Field officer

Join Behailu as he makes a return visit to Adi Awanawaza, and finds out how life has changed for Mehari Abreha and his family. 

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Eight reasons why we love our Voices from the Field officers

From building brilliant relationships to being passionate about passing on their skills, these are the things we love most about our Voices from the Field team.

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