Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



International Day of the Girl Child: “It’s time to listen to girls.”


Wednesday, October 9th, 2024by Jacklyne Chelagat

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


Wednesday, September 11th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

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


Wednesday, July 10th, 2024by Emma Kelly

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


Wednesday, June 26th, 2024by Jacklyne Chelagat

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


Wednesday, June 12th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

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


Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024by Olivia Chebet

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


Wednesday, May 15th, 2024by Olivia Chebet

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!


Saturday, April 27th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

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


Monday, April 22nd, 2024by Emma Kelly

In order to protect rural communities against the worsening threat, we must ensure that both water infrastructure and water services are resilient.

 

Water for Peace – World Water Day in Western Kenya


Monday, March 18th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

The following is a message from Humphrey Buradi, Regional Director at The Water Project’s Regional Service Hub in Western Kenya. Here is the global water crisis at a glance as we leverage Water for Peace on World Water Day 2024: Based on the above facts, human beings have always found themselves in conflict accessing water. […]