Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



Safe Water in Urban Settlements


Friday, June 13th, 2014by Peter

Today, Crissie (Water Programs Director) spent time visiting our partners, Pamoja Trust, and a section of the Mathare Slum known as Mashimoni.  We’re currently funding a legal piped water network to at least 50 plots via a micro-loan program. Crissie’s day began with the team discussing the pressing issue of lack of water and sanitation […]

 

Water Project May Updates


Monday, June 2nd, 2014by Peter

Here’s just some of what our teams have been up to lately… The Water Project successfully delivered clean water to eight communities in May, with four more projects nearing completion. We are excited to share that the hard work of our dedicated teams impacted a total of over 4,000 recipients across eastern Africa. By providing […]

 

She Did What for Water?


Thursday, November 21st, 2013by Peter

Stacey’s dream; to raise enough money to help The Water Project build a well to provide clean, safe water to a community in Africa. She’s committed to seeing it happen. Really committed… like… shave her head committed. Stacey’s put all her hair on the line on the floor.  She promised to chop off her “blonde […]

 

Charting Impact Report


Monday, July 29th, 2013by Peter

The Water Project just completed our Charting Impact Report as a demonstration of our commitment to ongoing transparency and accountability in support of our mission.

 

Well by Well – We Can Do That


Monday, June 3rd, 2013by julia

We all know how much our military men and women give in service to our country, but LT Jared N. Smith, Command Chaplain in the Naval Air Facility El Centro, also encourages his congregation to give generously to important causes like The Water Project. The Navy must donate the congregation’s weekly collection to non- profit […]

 

“Do a good job, and work hard.”


Friday, March 22nd, 2013by julia

Children can inspire us in so many ways; they have energy, enthusiasm, and an optimism for life that seems unquenchable.  At just five years old, Tayler is setting himself as an example for all of us. Read how this boy raised $500 but knew that he wanted to do more, showing  all of us how […]

 

TWP demonstrates commitment to Turkana as Public Health Campaign gets under way


Thursday, March 14th, 2013by

  Back in January I wrote a blog piece detailing the beginnings of our Public Health Campaign in Turkana, Northern Kenya. You can read that piece here. A couple of months later, and things are really starting to move. James Lobokan is coordinating the campaign from Lodwar Town, and his latest report really gives an […]

 

Overture: An Evening at Classen HS Wish Week


Wednesday, February 20th, 2013by Peter

Last Monday, around 8pm I walked into a small coffee shop in Oklahoma City. Most nights “The Bean and Leaf” is a sleepy restaurant tucked between a liquor store and a closed down burger joint, but that night it was positively humming with activity. The place was packed from wall to wall for Classen High […]

 

From Brownie Points to Well Wishes — Rylie’s Story


Monday, January 14th, 2013by julia

Have you ever felt like you can’t possibly make a difference? Oftentimes we feel powerless to make any lasting impact in the world we live in, but 4th grader Rylie refused to believe that.  She educated others and brought people together with the common goal of raising money to build a well.  Rylie proves that together […]

 

A Look Ahead to 2013


Wednesday, December 19th, 2012by Peter

We have big plans for 2013 and we need your help to make them happen.