The latest on our work and those supporting it
“Do a good job, and work hard.”
Children can inspire us in so many ways; they have energy, enthusiasm, and an optimism for life that seems unquenchable. At just five years old, Tayler is setting himself as an example for all of us. Read how this boy raised $500 but knew that he wanted to do more, showing all of us how […]
TWP link up with Hydraid and US Navy to get Bio Sand Filters to Uganda
Over the past few months there has been an interesting collaboration happening involving The Water Project, The US Navy and Hydraid (www.hydraid.com), all in the interest of aiding communities in Africa as they try to rise up from poverty and ill health. So what’s been going on? Well…..
Sanitation training at Nabongo
Our team in Kakamega was out recently with the students at the Nabongo Primary School preparing them for their upcoming well project. Before a well is constructed, our partners spend time training the community or school in proper sanitation and hygiene. Teaching why dirty water makes one sick is an important part of the process.
Sokone School & Community Well
A new well is now under construction in the community of Sokone in Western Kenya that will serve about 600 community members and a local school.
New Well in India: Thideerkuppam – Updated
Thideerkuppam, Kallakkudi UPDATE (3/19/2009): This location was actually home to 2 new wells. The area is densely populated. From their visit at the dedication, our partner reported… The project was located next to a new building which was undergoing construction. The evening was approaching and the scene was quite festive.
New Well in India: Melatheru
The new well in India, close to a school is providing fresh, clean water to over 500 people.
New Well in India: Poondi Pu
See pictures and read about our partner’s visit to the site of this brand new well at a school in India.
New Well in India: Meetpar School Well
Our partner reports on this new well with photos and a map of the location in Google Earth.