The latest on our work and those supporting it
International Day of the Girl Child: “It’s time to listen to girls.”
Girls need allies who listen to and respond to their needs. The Water Project ensures that girls secure their dreams by providing access to clean and safe water in school.
Zero Emissions Day: How Solar Technology Can Effectively Replace Diesel Pumps for Water Distribution
Today is Zero Emissions Day, an occasion to remind us all of the harmful effects of carbon emissions on our Earth. To celebrate, we thought we’d highlight our increasing work on solar-pumped water projects. In 2025, we’re planning two solar projects, both at healthcare facilities: one in Sierra Leone, and the other in Western Kenya. […]
The Water Project’s Synergy with Western Kenya Government: A Model of Effective Collaboration
Over our many years of working in this region, we have built a strong partnership with local officials and offices. This relationship is key to bringing clean water to communities and making sure our water projects are sustainable.
A Lesson Learned: Eucalyptus Trees and Water Sources
Where It All Started Western Kenya was once covered with indigenous trees thanks to the only tropical rainforest in Kenya: Kakamega Forest. But alongside the country’s rapid population growth, wood has become scarce. Wood is still widely used in Kenya, both for infrastructure and construction as well as daily home use through cooking (only 65% […]
Humanitarian Aid vs. Sustainable Development in the Face of Kenya’s Floods
The flooding in Kenya presents a significant humanitarian crisis. The Water Project’s work areas have not seen as many adverse effects as the country’s capital, Nairobi. However, the entire country is feeling for their countrymen in the aftermath of several weeks’ torrential rains. Many people have been displaced from their homes. They are unable to […]
Kenya in Crisis: How Flooding is Affecting Our Work
Kenya is currently experiencing widespread flooding, impacting 17 counties. We’ve fielded many questions from curious folks wanting to make sure our teams and the communities we serve are doing all right. To shed some light on the current situation of our work in Kenya, we spoke with Executive Directors Jacqueline Shigali and Protus Ekesa from […]
How the Seasons Affect Water Availability in Western Kenya
Climate change has affected the length, duration, and severity of the rainfall patterns in Western Kenya.