The latest on our work and those supporting it
Why Do People Live Where Water Isn’t Available?
Why don’t people in water-scarce regions “just move”? The real story is far more human — and far more hopeful — than most people realize.
The Four-Hour Walk Stealing Beatrice’s Childhood
Beatrice spends four hours a day fetching water. Her story shows what’s at stake—and what a new water source could make possible.
Muvai’s Story: A Mother’s Long Walk for Water in Kenya
Clean water miles away, or contaminated water within reach? Muvai’s impossible “choice” reveals the real cost of water scarcity for moms like her.
How Rain — and Your Generosity — Could Rewrite Mawia’s Future
A girl with a dream. A school without water. And rain waiting to make a difference—with your help, this story can change forever.
Not Celebrating Global Handwashing Day Today? It Could Be a Sign of Your Privilege
Most Americans don’t celebrate Global Handwashing Day. Here’s why Americans don’t wash their hands enough — and why handwashing is a bigger deal elsewhere.
Nine Years of Safe Water Almost Washed Away — Until Help Arrived
Back in July, cracks opened in the wall of a protected spring in Elufafwa Community, Kenya.
The Day Briton’s Water Supply Ran Dry
When Briton’s school tank ran dry, he lost more than water—he lost time, health, and hope. See how a swift repair brought it all back.
Lavender’s Ducks: How One Girl Taught Me the Power of Water
Meet Lavender: at just eight, she dreamed of ducks and education. Four years later, I met her in Kenya—and saw what clean water makes possible.
The Problem We Didn’t Know AI Could Solve (But It Did)
The Water Project used AI to quickly build an app that ensures safe, accurate chlorine dosing for wells, improving water safety for communities.
What makes a water project sustainable?
Learn what makes a water system—not just a project—sustainable, and how The Water Project ensures lasting safe water access in vulnerable communities.