Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



Jade Yoga – Brand Partner


Wednesday, April 18th, 2018by Lisa McAllister

Jade Yoga has been a supporter of The Water Project since 2011. Jade is committed to making the world’s best performing, most environmentally friendly yoga products and giving back to the earth with every product sold – including clean water! We had the opportunity to speak with Dean Jerrehian of Jade Yoga about his commitment […]

 

Notes from Spencer, Director of Program


Thursday, April 5th, 2018by Lisa McAllister

In February I was able to make my first journey as Director of Program with The Water Project to visit our projects in Lungi and Lokomasama, Sierra Leone.  I had the good fortune of traveling with Michael Ballou, our resident engineer and operations manager on staff at The Water Project. We flew into Lungi Town, […]

 

300+ students need water at Prophecy Primary School in Sierra Leone


Thursday, March 15th, 2018by Lisa McAllister

Help these students gain access to clean, reliable water in celebration of World Water Day on March 22nd. Welcome to the School Prophecy Primary School employs seven teachers and can get quite noisy with its 305 students. Without Prophecy Primary in Sankoya community, children would have to walk extraordinary distances elsewhere. There is no electricity or […]

 

434 Students in Need of Water at the Muleche Primary School


Monday, February 26th, 2018by Peter

Every month, we’re going to share just one of the hundreds of water projects we’re actively raising funds to help.  These reports are prepared by our partners in the field who meet with these communities months before work begins to better understand the water situation. We hope you’ll take a moment to get to know […]

 

New App: Impact Snapshot, now available!


Friday, April 21st, 2017by Lisa McAllister

We think you should meet the people you are helping. In seconds, you can. Our newest tool to connect you, your giving and the people you serve is now available in the App Store and Google play. Read more about Impact Snapshot and download it for free today!  

 

The Impact of our Monthly Donors


Thursday, January 5th, 2017by Lisa McAllister

Our incredible monthly members allow our teams to monitor and evaluate past projects to ensure they are still working. But, don’t take our word for it! Below, hear from our partner, Cornelius, in Kenya, about how monthly gifts impact ongoing work for clean, reliable water. For just $20 a month, you can join our team of monthly supporters and […]

 

The Water Project Now Accepting Donations Using Apple Pay


Monday, November 14th, 2016by Lisa McAllister

Concord, NH —November 14, 2016— The Water Project, a nonprofit providing clean, safe water and sanitation programs to communities in developing countries, brings supporters the ability to donate at TheWaterProject.org with Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to donate that’s fast and convenient.

 

Q3 2016 Project Highlight


Tuesday, October 25th, 2016by Lisa McAllister

When did it get to be October? Time is flying at The Water Project and thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’re happy to report 125 water projects have been completed so far with another 25 under construction! It’s amazing what can happen when people come together! We’re changing it up third quarter and instead […]

 

Q2 Project Highlight


Tuesday, June 7th, 2016by Lisa McAllister

We can’t believe it’s almost summer! This year is flying by and thanks to your support, we have already completed 49 projects with 26 currently under construction! That’s amazing and it’s all thanks to our incredible supporters and fundraisers – folks like YOU! Our quarterly project highlight features our Southeastern Kenya WaSH program and a new well for […]

 

Meet Nduku


Wednesday, June 1st, 2016by Lisa McAllister

We’re excited to share a new story from 12 year-old Nduku Muthoka of Malaa Primary School in Kenya. Nduku’s school received a rainwater catchment system and latrines in December 2015. Learn how clean water has affected her daily life! “I no longer carry water to school since we already have a water tank. Before the tank […]