Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



I Grew Up Without Water: What Water Scarcity Steals from Women and Children in Sub-Saharan Africa


Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025by Olivia Chebet

Water scarcity once shaped Olivia’s childhood. Now, she’s helping The Water Project bring clean water and dignity to women and children across sub-Saharan Africa.

 

“Many Generations Will Benefit”: Why Repairs Like This One Matter


Wednesday, October 8th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

“It is humbling and a blessing,” Everlyne said. Your generosity rebuilt her community’s safe water source — and their hope for the future.

 

Damaged Gutters Threatened Junior’s Education. How We Brought the Water Back


Wednesday, September 24th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

When a school’s rain tank broke, students like Junior were left without safe water. See how quick action turned frustration into hope.

 

Nine Years of Safe Water Almost Washed Away — Until Help Arrived


Wednesday, September 10th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

Back in July, cracks opened in the wall of a protected spring in Elufafwa Community, Kenya.

 

The First Drop of Clean Water for Grace


Thursday, September 4th, 2025by Jacklyne Chelagat

Grace once fetched dirty water, risking her family’s health. See the joy and hope that came with her community’s first drop of clean water.

 

Field Officers: Amateur Photographers, Master Humanitarians


Tuesday, August 19th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

While many people might see photography and humanitarian work as unrelated, for our field officers, they’re inseparable.

 

The Day Briton’s Water Supply Ran Dry


Wednesday, August 13th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

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


Wednesday, August 6th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

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.

 

I Helped Deliver Shilakaya to Their ‘Promised Land’


Tuesday, July 1st, 2025by Jacklyne Chelagat

A former Field Officer shares how clean water transformed one village—and how you can help bring that same life-changing impact to others still in need.

 

What Life is Like When Water is Scarce: A Personal Story of Water Rationing


Thursday, June 19th, 2025by Olivia Chebet

Water rationing in urban Kenya affects daily life and health. Olivia shares her story—and her hope—for communities still waiting for safe, reliable water.