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.
Water and Justice: Why a Just Transition Must Start with Clean Water
World Day of Social Justice calls attention to the need for fairness and equity. Everyone who lacks access to water has been unjustly left behind — and every water project is a step toward equity.
Random Acts of Kindness Day: The Psychological Benefits of Clean Water
When we think of Random Acts of Kindness Day, we often picture small gestures. But kindness can also mean a life-changing gift — like providing clean, safe water.
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 […]
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 […]
The Multi-Sided Story of Palm Oil
In the United States, we have a knee-jerk negative reaction to palm oil because of its negative press. People in our culture have been trained to think that palm oil is bad for our bodies and the environment. However, in many communities around the world, including Sierra Leone, palm oil production is a crucial source […]
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.
How Water Helps People Earn a Living
Ready access to clean water makes supporting one’s family easier, no matter the profession. In the areas where The Water Project works, this can take different forms.