The latest on our work and those supporting it
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.
The Economic Impacts of Drought on Rural Communities
Drought impacts people all over the world. But where we work in Southeast Kenya, its effects — particularly, the economic effects — are devastating.
Stories from the Front Lines: Communities Battling Water Scarcity
Across our work area in Southeast Kenya, the struggle for water defines daily life. Here, the simple act of collecting water has become anything but simple.
Understanding Drought in Southeast Kenya: Causes and Effects
Drought can affect any region, but in our service areas, nowhere feels it more deeply than Southeast Kenya. The rains don’t always come when they should here.
Doreen’s Story
Doreen is trapped. The rain stopped coming months ago. Her rainwater containers have been dry ever since. And with it being so dry, only one option remains.
Water and Justice: Why a Just Transition Must Start with Clean Water
World Day of Social Justice calls attention to the need for fairness and equity. Everyone who lacks access to water has been unjustly left behind — and every water project is a step toward equity.
Random Acts of Kindness Day: The Psychological Benefits of Clean Water
When we think of Random Acts of Kindness Day, we often picture small gestures. But kindness can also mean a life-changing gift — like providing clean, safe water.
Resolutions That Save Lives: A Story to Show Why Giving Matters
What is a scoop hole?
Scoop holes are common where The Water Project works in sub-Saharan Africa, but other parts of the world will likely never have heard of one. Although you can infer a lot from the name itself, it doesn’t tell the whole story. A scoop hole is a shallow hole dug down into the ground to access […]