Bernedetta Mwikali calls her tomato patch a source of pride. She says it plainly, the way someone uses a word they had to wait a long time to say honestly. In Kilela, until clean water arrived, the things she might have been proud of (like a strong harvest, a well-fed family, or a stall at […]

My visit to Southeastern Kenya was one of a kind. This was my second time visiting the southeast, and things looked so different. The first time I visited the communities there, it was dry and dusty. Community members were fetching water from scoop holes, some carrying water with carts and bicycles, and others on their […]

Earlier this month, The Water Project joined the Millennium Water Alliance and over 200 WASH professionals for a virtual learning event called “Tools, Trade-Offs, and Takeaways: Exploring Practical Applications of AI for Water Security.” The session brought together practitioners, technologists, and researchers to explore a question that’s becoming harder to ignore: where does AI actually […]

I arrived at Likindu Health Center in the late morning, after the rush. The waiting area was still full. Women on the benches, a few men, children leaning against their mothers. Five hundred and sixty-six patients pass through this facility on an average day. That number means nothing until you sit in the room with […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]