February 12th, 2011 at 12:54PM
Helen Apio, Northern Uganda  Excerpt from a story by charity: water program director, Becky Straw  “I am happy now,” Helen beamed. “I have time to eat, my children can go to school. And I can even work in my garden, take a shower and then come back for more water if I want! I am bathing so well.”  A few of the men chuckled to hear a woman talk about bathing. But all I noticed was Helen’s glowing face, the fresh flowers in her hair, and the lovely green dress she wore for special occasions. Touching her forearm, I replied, “Well, you look great.”  “Yes,” she paused. Placing both hands on my shoulders and smiling, she said, “Now, I am beautiful.”  (read the whole story here) photo by Esther Havens

Helen Apio, Northern Uganda 

Excerpt from a story by charity: water program director, Becky Straw 

“I am happy now,” Helen beamed. “I have time to eat, my children can go to school. And I can even work in my garden, take a shower and then come back for more water if I want! I am bathing so well.” 

A few of the men chuckled to hear a woman talk about bathing. But all I noticed was Helen’s glowing face, the fresh flowers in her hair, and the lovely green dress she wore for special occasions. Touching her forearm, I replied, “Well, you look great.” 

“Yes,” she paused. Placing both hands on my shoulders and smiling, she said, “Now, I am beautiful.” 

(read the whole story here)

photo by Esther Havens

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