Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



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.

 

TWP embarks on Public Health Campaign in Northern Kenya


Monday, December 17th, 2012by

TWP has been slowly working towards establishing a presence in Northern Kenya for a couple of years. During this time we’ve brought clean water to both the House of Hope Orphanage as well as Kakiring Community.  Working in Northern Kenya is a challenge, conditions are tough and success is not guaranteed. Mobilising equipment from Nairobi […]

 

Can you Walk on Water?


Friday, November 9th, 2012by Tess Crick

We can’t help but smile when we see these amazing women from Delta Sigma Theta! Over 100 people participated at the Harford County Alumnae Chapter’s (DST-HCAC) annual Walk On Water 5K this past July, and the pictures tell the story. They know how to have fun while raising money for clean water! Delta Sigma Theta […]