The latest on our work and those supporting it
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 […]
International Day of the Girl Child: “It’s time to listen to girls.”
Girls need allies who listen to and respond to their needs. The Water Project ensures that girls secure their dreams by providing access to clean and safe water in school.
Takeaways from World Water Week
Program Director Spencer Bogle represented The Water Project at World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Here are a few of his experiences and takeaways.
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.
Visit to Mugai Dispensary
In every healthcare institution in the world, water is a very precious commodity. Patients frequently visit healthcare facilities daily because of different ailments, and they have to be received in a clean environment.
But at Mugai Dispensary, it is sad because the healthcare facility has no water, and it is hard for the doctors and nurses to attend to the patients who visit the dispensary every day.
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.
A Lesson Learned: Eucalyptus Trees and Water Sources
Where It All Started Western Kenya was once covered with indigenous trees thanks to the only tropical rainforest in Kenya: Kakamega Forest. But alongside the country’s rapid population growth, wood has become scarce. Wood is still widely used in Kenya, both for infrastructure and construction as well as daily home use through cooking (only 65% […]
Humanitarian Aid vs. Sustainable Development in the Face of Kenya’s Floods
The flooding in Kenya presents a significant humanitarian crisis. The Water Project’s work areas have not seen as many adverse effects as the country’s capital, Nairobi. However, the entire country is feeling for their countrymen in the aftermath of several weeks’ torrential rains. Many people have been displaced from their homes. They are unable to […]
Happy Sierra Leone National Independence Day 2024!
Today is Sierra Leone Independence Day! On this day in 1961, Sierra Leone gained independence from England, emerging as a sovereign state. To honor this important day, we asked several Sierra Leoneans to recount their personal Independence Day reflections and celebrations.
Envisioning Service-Led WASH Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
In order to protect rural communities against the worsening threat, we must ensure that both water infrastructure and water services are resilient.