The latest on our work and those supporting it
The Value of Relationship: Accountability – Part 3 of 5
Part 3: Fostering Accountability Traditionally, accountability and even corrective action for development projects come from the top. This can lead to the wrong solutions or an intervention based on faulty, imported assumptions. We see it all the time in the graveyards of good meaning, in failed water projects within our program areas. Each nonfunctional project […]
The Value of Relationship – Partnership: Part 2 of 5
Part 2 : Redefining Partnership Our partners are local experts, artisans, and development professionals organized as recognized in-country NGOs. Together we determine the most reliable water solution — whether it is a dam in southeastern Kenya, a borehole in Uganda, or rainwater tank for a school in western Kenya. When they leverage their deep knowledge of each […]
The Value of Relationship – A five part series
Part 1: Relationships, not wells, are key to safe water by Tom Murphy: Reporting Officer, The Water Project The Water Project does not build wells. We build relationships. Before dismissing what is seemingly a trite expression, allow me to explain what I mean because it is a crucial distinction that means the difference between contributing to a […]
The Spencer Group – Corporate Supporter
We had the pleasure of speaking with Julian Minett, CEO and Charlotte Hood, Consultant of The Spencer Group in the United Kingdom. Julian and The Spencer Group have been supporters of The Water Project since 2011 and have given more than $45,000 to clean water projects. Julian has been raising money for different charities and […]
Waterdrop – Brand Partner
The Waterdrop brand offers high-quality home water filtration solutions. By removing sand and sediments, reducing chlorine, cysts and many other contaminants, Waterdrop products improves water quality and ensures safe and healthy drinking water for millions of families worldwide. We had the chance to speak with Waterdrop about their partnership with The Water Project. Waterdrop has […]
Master Pools Guild – Brand Partner
We had the pleasure of speaking with Teri Wiltshire, Special Projects Manager of Master Pools Guild (MPG) and Carla Sovernigo, President/CFO of Alka Pool and past Chairwomen of MPG to learn more about their organization and commitment to providing clean water to communities in need. Master Pools Guild has partnered with The Water Project since 2015, […]
Bio Ouster – Brand Partner
Bio Ouster is all about clean water. It’s more than just their business – it’s their passion! They are a leader in household water treatment of hot tubs, swimming pools, jetted bathtubs, washing machines and water filtration systems. In 2018, through a partnership with The Water Project, they expanded their clean water impact to include […]
Jade Yoga – Brand Partner
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
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
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 […]
