The latest on our work and those supporting it
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.
Adapting Through Data: How We Combat Seasonal Dryness in Kenya
Sometimes, our team identifies trends that spur us into action — like specific types of water points going dry during certain months.
Women of WASH: Leaders and Change-Makers
Across the world, women and girls bear the greatest burden of the water crisis. But women are not just victims of this crisis; they are powerful agents of change.
Stories from the Front Lines: Lacking Water is Painful
For Jackie and Olivia, documenting the impact of water access is part of their daily work. But the stories they encounter still affect them personally.
The Journey of a Water Project
Over the nearly twenty years The Water Project (TWP) has been providing reliable water access to communities in need, we have just about perfected our project implementation process. Because we receive so many questions about the process, we’ve put together a comprehensive project timeline. The Planning Phase We piloted our current process in Western Kenya, […]
How 2024 Propelled The Water Project Toward Greater Impact in 2025
As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that last year was full of remarkable progress, collaboration, and innovation at The Water Project. Each department has contributed meaningfully to advancing our mission of providing reliable, safe water, from forging new partnerships and celebrating key milestones to embracing emerging technologies. Together, these accomplishments and innovations have brought […]