The latest on our work and those supporting it
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.
The Water Crisis, Explained at Five Levels
Donors have asked us for tips on explaining the water crisis to their children. After all, we’ve seen kids do absolutely amazing things to combat water inequality, and we know how powerful their voices can be in swaying their friends, parents, and teachers to join the fight against the water crisis. Upon beginning The Water […]
Resolutions That Save Lives: A Story to Show Why Giving Matters
Human Rights Day Through the Lens of Water Access
Human Rights Day, celebrated on December 10, honors the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. What role does water play in human rights?
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, […]