Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



Grace Academy students reach out to Africa


Monday, April 26th, 2010by Peter

“It is such a great achievement,” said Ms Sommerville, “for our class to have raised money for The Water Project.”

 

WATSAN Training begins at Masingo


Thursday, April 15th, 2010by Peter

Hygiene and sanitation training was recently completed at the Masingo Slum Water Project.

 

Drilling complete in Nabongo


Thursday, April 1st, 2010by Peter

Drilling began this week at the Nabongo School. Our team sent along these pictures.

 

Stranded on a desert island – on purpose


Friday, March 12th, 2010by Peter

Huenu Solsona raises money for The Water Project by spending 30 days stranded on a island. Can she make it 30 days?

 

Canmore Collegiate helps build a well


Wednesday, March 10th, 2010by Peter

Canmore Collegiate joins in to help out. Now their following the progress of their project in Kenya.

 

Sanitation training at Nabongo


Wednesday, March 10th, 2010by Peter

Our team in Kakamega was out recently with the students at the Nabongo Primary School preparing them for their upcoming well project. Before a well is constructed, our partners spend time training the community or school in proper sanitation and hygiene. Teaching why dirty water makes one sick is an important part of the process.

 

Thanks Datum! We love the furniture.


Monday, March 8th, 2010by Peter

Thanks Datum for your generous donation of new office furniture. It’s made a huge difference in our office!

 

When a gift goes beyond giving…


Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010by Peter

Read the inspirational story of children raising money in the midst of their own hardship to help others. Humbling and joy-filled…

 

Basin Youth Bells


Monday, February 22nd, 2010by Peter

Thanks to the Basin Youth Bells who raised money to help build a well in July 2009. See them and their upcoming project.

 

10 Year Old Nate R. Raises $14k for Wells!


Wednesday, February 17th, 2010by Peter

Ten Year Old Nate raises $14,000 to build wells by organizing a basketball shootout at his school in Florida. What an amazing effort!