The latest on our work and those supporting it
Nine Years of Safe Water Almost Washed Away — Until Help Arrived
Back in July, cracks opened in the wall of a protected spring in Elufafwa Community, Kenya.
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 Day Briton’s Water Supply Ran Dry
When Briton’s school tank ran dry, he lost more than water—he lost time, health, and hope. See how a swift repair brought it all back.
Kenya in Crisis: How Flooding is Affecting Our Work
Kenya is currently experiencing widespread flooding, impacting 17 counties. We’ve fielded many questions from curious folks wanting to make sure our teams and the communities we serve are doing all right. To shed some light on the current situation of our work in Kenya, we spoke with Executive Directors Jacqueline Shigali and Protus Ekesa from […]
How One Water Project Team Member Changed a Life Forever
At The Water Project, we are forever singing the praises of our teams on the ground. They’re the ones who provide water and make sure it stays flowing for hundreds of thousands of people. To do this, they brave washed-out roads, spotty network connectivity, power outages, harsh weather, and more — because they know that, […]
Thank You, and a Celebration
Last Friday, March 22nd, was World Water Day. We wanted to thank our supporters and donors for the absolute outpouring of generosity we witnessed last Friday. Not only did we meet our fundraising goal, but we exceeded it! That’s thanks to incredible donors like you who know how vital water is. We are so incredibly […]
A Tale of Two Brothers – Water for Peace
One story that came to our minds as soon as we saw this year’s World Water Day theme (Water for Peace) was the tale of two brothers living in Sambuli Community in Western Kenya.
Kenya Department of Water Teams Up with The Water Project to Boost Water Access in Kakamega County
January 8, 2024 Kenya’s Kakamega County Department of Water and Sanitation is collaborating with The Water Project, a prominent Non-Governmental Organization in the water sector, to enhance water accessibility in the County. The joint effort aims to sink a minimum of 40 boreholes and safeguard over 60 springs across this financial year in Western Kenya. […]
Once You Give Water, They Bring the Change: The Idea Behind Our Giving Tuesday Stories
When brainstorming ideas for our upcoming Giving Tuesday campaign way back in June, I asked a question. What if our donors could actually see a few examples of what extraordinary things can happen once they help people gain access to water?
Gender in Water-Fetching Culture: Even Within Kenya, It’s Not Always the Same
In Western Kenya, it is the role of women, girls, and children to fetch water. Growing up as a young girl in Kenya, I saw only women and girls fetching water, and not men. We also rarely take the time to understand why fetching water is predominantly considered the “woman’s job” (or that of children). […]