The latest on our work and those supporting it
A Hand Up, Not a Handout: Why Water Access Changes Everything
Imagine it’s morning. You go to brush your teeth, make coffee, or start a shower — but there’s no water. In our modern world, it’s an inconvenience, sure, but it’s solvable. If your tap runs dry, you have options: you can pick up bottled water from a store, head to a friend’s place, or even […]
When There Isn’t Enough Water to Stay Clean
Life without ready access to clean water is tough for many reasons. Without water, it becomes difficult for people to keep themselves and their environments clean. This, in turn, infects people with hygiene-related diseases and hurts people’s dignity and sense of self.
When School is a Burden
In the United States, we’re in the midst of back-to-school season. In sub-Saharan Africa, going to school is a lot harder without water.
Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight: Water Scarcity and Its Impact on Education
Everyone knows that teachers have one of the most underappreciated jobs in our country today. In sub-Saharan Africa, it’s not just curriculum coverage that teachers struggle with.
How One Water Project Team Member Changed a Life Forever
At The Water Project, we are forever singing the praises of our teams on the ground. They’re the ones who provide water and make sure it stays flowing for hundreds of thousands of people. To do this, they brave washed-out roads, spotty network connectivity, power outages, harsh weather, and more — because they know that, […]
Change Happens Once People Get Access to Water
Like rings that expand outwards from a drop of water in a pool, big changes start to happen once The Water Project installs a new protected water source in a community.
But What About the Teachers? How the Water Crisis Endangers Everyone at a School
When we build water projects at schools, our instinct is always to talk about the students. But with going back to school at the top of everyone’s minds, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the teachers behind the water crisis. They deserve recognition for educating their students despite the odds stacked against them. Where we […]
Making Waves: How Access to Water Powers Education
Last week, we published a blog explaining why it’s so hard to become educated in sub-Saharan Africa. This week, we’re back to show how adequate water, hygiene, and sanitation on school grounds can address these issues that cause almost a third of children in sub-Saharan Africa to drop out before they finish primary school. The […]
Why Becoming Educated is Hard in Sub-Saharan Africa – Especially for Girls
Here in the United States, late summer is the time of year when kids and parents alike start thinking about heading back to school. In the U.S., the process involves kids getting supplies, meeting teachers, and maybe even scouting the trendiest outfits. It’s unlikely that any U.S. parents are worried about whether the kids will […]