The latest on our work and those supporting it
The Water Project’s Synergy with Western Kenya Government: A Model of Effective Collaboration
Over our many years of working in this region, we have built a strong partnership with local officials and offices. This relationship is key to bringing clean water to communities and making sure our water projects are sustainable.
Continued Learning from Water Point Mapping and Vetting
By identifying the water sources people are already using, we can empower our local teams to plan water projects that systematically approach 100% water coverage.
The Journey of the Data on our Live Impact Tracking Dashboard
From Skepticism to Celebration: How We Engage Community Members in Each Water Project
In this blog post, we share insights from our dedicated field officers from all across our Kenyan service areas on what community engagement looks like to them in their day-to-day duties.
When a Water Point Breaks: Why and How We Decommission a Water Source
As with all plumbing, water source parts sometimes need to be replaced. The same can be true with whole water points — sometimes they break so irreparably that they can’t be fixed, or the circumstances or surrounding environment change.
Think Faster: How Crypto Giving Helps Fund The Water Project’s Future.
Ever wondered about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? Maybe you’re seeing it in the news again, celebrated or maligned, depending on the week. Did you know that The Water Project has implemented hundreds of water projects, funded in whole or part, by cryptocurrency and Bitcoin specifically? Yes, hundreds of projects for tens of thousands of people! It’s […]
Communication: One of the Best Keys to Unlocking Potential
One of the founding principles of The Water Project (TWP) was that anyone who helped create a water project should be able to ask questions about how that project is doing, even years after its implementation. Nowadays, anyone who funds a water project through us can log in, even years afterward, to ensure the water […]
“Vision without action is a lost dream”: How multi-year giving allows us to dream big!
No one can see the future. But with water availability for billions of people on the line, we at The Water Project (TWP) are always trying to do just that, as a forward look means more people get clean water sooner. And you, as a donor, can be more helpful with this than you may […]
The Power of Collaboration in Research: Unveiling New Insights
Introduction: In our continuous pursuit of knowledge and improvement, The Water Project (TWP) has long relied on quarterly monitoring surveys to gather data on our water points. However, we recently embarked on a new venture by incorporating qualitative research for the first time. Our main goal was to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges […]