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A Source of Pride: What Grows When Clean Water Comes Home
Bernedetta Mwikali calls her tomato patch a source of pride. She says it plainly, the way someone uses a word they had to wait a long time to say honestly. In Kilela, until clean water arrived, the things she might have been proud of (like a strong harvest, a well-fed family, or a stall at […]
The Southeastern Kenya That I Encountered
My visit to Southeastern Kenya was one of a kind. This was my second time visiting the southeast, and things looked so different. The first time I visited the communities there, it was dry and dusty. Community members were fetching water from scoop holes, some carrying water with carts and bicycles, and others on their […]
What Happened When Over 200 WASH Professionals Showed Up to Talk About AI
Earlier this month, The Water Project joined the Millennium Water Alliance and over 200 WASH professionals for a virtual learning event called “Tools, Trade-Offs, and Takeaways: Exploring Practical Applications of AI for Water Security.” The session brought together practitioners, technologists, and researchers to explore a question that’s becoming harder to ignore: where does AI actually […]
The Hospital That Runs Out of Water
I arrived at Likindu Health Center in the late morning, after the rush. The waiting area was still full. Women on the benches, a few men, children leaning against their mothers. Five hundred and sixty-six patients pass through this facility on an average day. That number means nothing until you sit in the room with […]
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 […]