The latest on our work and those supporting it
I Grew Up Without Water: What Water Scarcity Steals from Women and Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
Water scarcity once shaped Olivia’s childhood. Now, she’s helping The Water Project bring clean water and dignity to women and children across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Importance of Clean Water: Reflections on My Years in Mozambique
Needless to say, our first year in Mozambique was challenging, but unlike most people in the country at the time, we did not have to worry about access to clean water.
How We Turn Water Points into Water Service
We don’t just build water points — we build trust. Learn how monitoring turns clean water projects into lasting water service.
The First Drop of Clean Water for Grace
Grace once fetched dirty water, risking her family’s health. See the joy and hope that came with her community’s first drop of clean water.
The Numbers Behind Reliable Water Access: Inside Our Monthly Indicator Tracking
TWP uses monthly data to track water point functionality, reduce downtime, and improve design—ensuring reliable water access across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Problem We Didn’t Know AI Could Solve (But It Did)
The Water Project used AI to quickly build an app that ensures safe, accurate chlorine dosing for wells, improving water safety for communities.
I Helped Deliver Shilakaya to Their ‘Promised Land’
A former Field Officer shares how clean water transformed one village—and how you can help bring that same life-changing impact to others still in need.
What Life is Like When Water is Scarce: A Personal Story of Water Rationing
Water rationing in urban Kenya affects daily life and health. Olivia shares her story—and her hope—for communities still waiting for safe, reliable water.
What makes a water project sustainable?
Learn what makes a water system—not just a project—sustainable, and how The Water Project ensures lasting safe water access in vulnerable communities.
Yellow Jerrycans: A Symbol of the Water Crisis
Yellow jerrycans are everywhere here in Kenya. They are everywhere because when people don’t have piped water in their homes, they need something to store it in.