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Walking a Dusty Road – A Village’s Journey to Clean Water (Part 2)
Last week, we walked alongside Kyanga as her village experienced a turning point — the arrival of clean water. But the true story of water begins after the pump is built. It unfolds in classrooms, farms, markets, and homes, where saved hours slowly turn into opportunity. Time: The First Economic Dividend When clean water arrives […]
Walking a Dusty Road – A Village’s Journey to Clean Water (Part 1)
The sun rises early in Uganda, spreading gold across the red earth. By 6:00 AM, Kyanga is already walking. Her sandals kick up dust along the narrow path that snakes past thorny shrubs and termite mounds. Balanced on her head is an empty yellow jerrycan, its hollow echo tapping softly with every step. The smell […]
Meet the Children Who Now Have Time to Dream
Before sunrise, the air is still cool in Karlota’s village. Thirteen-year-old Karlota used to wake in the dark, lift an empty container, and walk to the well before most of the village even stirred. By the time she arrived, a line had already formed, children shifting from foot to foot, waiting their turn. Some mornings, […]
From The Ground Up: How The Water Project Builds Change That Lasts
Community Engagement Our work begins with people, not projects. We collaborate with local NGOs and speak directly with community members to understand their needs. This helps us tailor a water solution that aligns with their goals and cultural context, giving the community a sense of ownership. Why is this so important? Because real, lasting change […]
Scaling What Works: The Water Project’s 2026 Program Innovations
Last year, we focused on building foundations. We refined our approach, tested new models, and elevated service quality across every community we serve. Now, as we step into 2026, we’re ready to scale what works. We’re expanding the innovations that proved successful in 2025 to reach more communities, improve functionality, and create lasting change. Here’s […]
From Water Fetching to Water Engineering: How One Well Changed Everything
At Ebulechia Primary School in Kenya, two ninth-grade girls stand in their classroom with dreams that reach far beyond their rural community. Sara wants to be a doctor. Electine dreams of becoming a water engineer. Just months ago, these same girls spent hours each day walking to the river, hauling heavy containers of unsafe water […]
Patiently waiting for a return to normal life
Thomas Mwonga is looking forward to life returning to normal. At 71, Thomas is still not ready to retire, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic means that opportunities to work are few and far between. Our team recently visited Ilingoni, Kenya, to conduct a COVID-19 prevention training and monitor their well and sand dam. […]
A winding road through the pandemic for a motorbike taxi driver and community health expert
Jacob Likuyi is a man who wears many hats – or, perhaps more accurately, helmets. By trade, Jacob is a 45-year-old boda boda, or motorbike taxi driver. A profession typically filled by younger men, Jacob doesn’t let his age hold him back from his livelihood. Jacob’s verve and friendly smile quickly give away his good […]
Through Their Eyes: COVID-19 Chronicles with Jane Maitha
Our team recently visited Ilandi Community to conduct a COVID-19 prevention training and monitor their water point. We checked in on the community and asked how the pandemic is affecting their lives. It was during this most recent visit that Jane Maitha shared her story of how the coronavirus has impacted her life. Our team […]
For this community health volunteer, fighting COVID-19 is personal
“If you love your life, it is better to follow what the health officials advise: to protect ourselves by wearing a mask, keeping distance, not shaking hands, and avoiding crowded places.” This is Celestine Adora’s message, a mother and a resident of Muraka, Kenya, where she works as the local Community Health Volunteer. Used to […]