The latest on our work and those supporting it
Why Do People Live Where Water Isn’t Available?
Why don’t people in water-scarce regions “just move”? The real story is far more human — and far more hopeful — than most people realize.
The Four-Hour Walk Stealing Beatrice’s Childhood
Beatrice spends four hours a day fetching water. Her story shows what’s at stake—and what a new water source could make possible.
Muvai’s Story: A Mother’s Long Walk for Water in Kenya
Clean water miles away, or contaminated water within reach? Muvai’s impossible “choice” reveals the real cost of water scarcity for moms like her.
How Rain — and Your Generosity — Could Rewrite Mawia’s Future
A girl with a dream. A school without water. And rain waiting to make a difference—with your help, this story can change forever.
Field Officers: Amateur Photographers, Master Humanitarians
While many people might see photography and humanitarian work as unrelated, for our field officers, they’re inseparable.
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.