The latest on our work and those supporting it
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.
Water for Peace – World Water Day in Western Kenya
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. […]
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 […]
The Stories We Tell at a Storytelling Conference
When I started at The Water Project (TWP) in 2021, I was a Program Services Reporting Officer — one of the people who writes and compiles the reports our donors get about their specific project(s) when they give. I carefully crafted my bio for our website, writing, “Jamie is a storyteller by nature.” Then, in […]
Tips for Visiting Africa for the First Time
Many of our US-based staff members at The Water Project have lived, worked, or been on extended visits to Africa. We’re well aware that Africa is an entire continent; travelers should expect big differences between countries, regions, and even counties/sub-counties. However, some travel tips can apply anywhere. We thought we’d share some of our cumulative knowledge […]
