The latest on our work and those supporting it
Looking Ahead: Key Initiatives and Innovations for 2025
At The Water Project, we believe innovation and strategic planning are key to addressing the water crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. With new ideas and plans to move our mission forward, we know we’re doing our best to bring safe, reliable water, hygiene, and sanitation to all the communities we hope to reach in Kenya, Sierra […]
Resolutions That Save Lives: A Story to Show Why Giving Matters
Safe vs. Clean Water: Understanding the Difference
At The Water Project, we often get questions about what “safe” water actually means. After all, people sometimes think they can tell whether water is good for drinking just by looking at it. But the complicated truth is that the contaminants we need to worry about drinking are, in most cases, invisible to the naked […]
The Impact of Philanthropy: The Best Gift This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for giving — a time to show love, spread kindness, and share joy. But what if your gift could do more? What if it could transform lives, bring health, and offer hope not just for today, but for generations to come? This holiday season, the gift of clean water […]
Human Rights Day Through the Lens of Water Access
Human Rights Day, celebrated on December 10, honors the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. What role does water play in human rights?
The Clean Water Connection: Da Bomb Bath Fizzer Founders on Hygiene, Empowerment, and Impact
Since 2018, Da Bomb Bath Fizzers have supported The Water Project (TWP) both through generous donations, matching fund gifts, and proceeds from the sales of their beautiful Earth Bomb. At the beginning of 2024, we interviewed sisterpreneurs™ Isabel and Caroline Bercaw, Da Bomb’s founders, about their company. Now, we’re thanking them for providing a challenge […]
Thankful for Water: Voices from Sub-Saharan Africa
This Thanksgiving, as we gather with family and friends, let’s take a moment to appreciate something simple yet essential: clean water. For many, turning on the tap is an afterthought. But in communities served by The Water Project, access to clean, safe water is a transformative gift — one that inspires deep gratitude. Here are […]
From Taboo to Action: Addressing the Global Sanitation Crisis
November 19th was World Toilet Day, inaugurated to address the world’s ongoing sanitation crisis.
How much water should you really drink to stay hydrated?
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to be medical advice and was not written by a medical professional. Please consult with your doctor about the best level of hydration for your body. For a while, it seemed like the media, celebrities, and even health professionals were all on a “drink more water” crusade. Drinking extra […]
Reflections on the UNC Conference: Collaboration and Insights for a Water-Secure Future
Back in October, four members of The Water Project’s (TWP) staff attended the internationally recognized University of North Carolina (UNC) Water and Health Conference in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) non-profit, The Water Project always gains significant knowledge from this conference, and this year was no different. Below are […]
