The latest on our work and those supporting it
Scaling What Works: The Water Project’s 2026 Program Innovations
Last year, we focused on building foundations. We refined our approach, tested new models, and elevated service quality across every community we serve. Now, as we step into 2026, we’re ready to scale what works. We’re expanding the innovations that proved successful in 2025 to reach more communities, improve functionality, and create lasting change. Here’s […]
From Water Fetching to Water Engineering: How One Well Changed Everything
At Ebulechia Primary School in Kenya, two ninth-grade girls stand in their classroom with dreams that reach far beyond their rural community. Sara wants to be a doctor. Electine dreams of becoming a water engineer. Just months ago, these same girls spent hours each day walking to the river, hauling heavy containers of unsafe water […]
Walking a Dusty Road – A Village’s Journey to Clean Water (Part 2)
Last week, we walked alongside Kyanga as her village experienced a turning point — the arrival of clean water. But the true story of water begins after the pump is built. It unfolds in classrooms, farms, markets, and homes, where saved hours slowly turn into opportunity. Time: The First Economic Dividend When clean water arrives […]
Walking a Dusty Road – A Village’s Journey to Clean Water (Part 1)
The sun rises early in Uganda, spreading gold across the red earth. By 6:00 AM, Kyanga is already walking. Her sandals kick up dust along the narrow path that snakes past thorny shrubs and termite mounds. Balanced on her head is an empty yellow jerrycan, its hollow echo tapping softly with every step. The smell […]
Meet the Children Who Now Have Time to Dream
Before sunrise, the air is still cool in Karlota’s village. Thirteen-year-old Karlota used to wake in the dark, lift an empty container, and walk to the well before most of the village even stirred. By the time she arrived, a line had already formed, children shifting from foot to foot, waiting their turn. Some mornings, […]
“World Water Day Impact: How a New Well Transformed Healthcare at Serem Health Center in Kenya”
Waiting hours for water during a dry spell can delay even the most basic care at Serem Health Center. At worst, it can put mothers who have just given birth at risk. “The longest time I had to wait for water was about 4 hours,” Vita Presley, Health Records and Information Officer, recalled. “It was […]
World Water Day: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows
As a young girl, I grew up in a community where the responsibility of fetching water was left to the women and girls. The only source of water at that time was an unprotected spring which was miles away, and we had to cover that distance daily just to make sure that there was water […]
From The Ground Up: How The Water Project Builds Change That Lasts
Community Engagement Our work begins with people, not projects. We collaborate with local NGOs and speak directly with community members to understand their needs. This helps us tailor a water solution that aligns with their goals and cultural context, giving the community a sense of ownership. Why is this so important? Because real, lasting change […]
Give to Gain: How Water Changes Everything for Women
This International Women’s Day, women from The Water Project’s team and partner organizations in Western Kenya share what it truly means to give, and what we all stand to gain. This March 8th, the world celebrates International Women’s Day under the theme “Give to Gain” and for the women working alongside The Water Project across […]
A Year-End Reflection from Our President & CEO
Reliable water is built on trust, partnership, and showing up year after year. Our president reflects on what your commitment made possible in 2025.