The latest on our work and those supporting it
How NOBL Beverages is Spearheading Sustainability and Philanthropy with their Support of The Water Project
Recently, I sat down with Andy Upton from NOBL Beverages, a supporter of The Water Project (TWP), to discuss their passion for helping people and the planet. They support TWP through their WTR4 program, which funds charity initiatives by selling low-cost canned water. With such a genius idea (everyone needs water, and cans are infinitely […]
A Lesson Learned: Eucalyptus Trees and Water Sources
Where It All Started Western Kenya was once covered with indigenous trees thanks to the only tropical rainforest in Kenya: Kakamega Forest. But alongside the country’s rapid population growth, wood has become scarce. Wood is still widely used in Kenya, both for infrastructure and construction as well as daily home use through cooking (only 65% […]
Humanitarian Aid vs. Sustainable Development in the Face of Kenya’s Floods
The flooding in Kenya presents a significant humanitarian crisis. The Water Project’s work areas have not seen as many adverse effects as the country’s capital, Nairobi. However, the entire country is feeling for their countrymen in the aftermath of several weeks’ torrential rains. Many people have been displaced from their homes. They are unable to […]
The Water Project Joins Millennium Water Alliance
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 CONCORD, New Hampshire — The Water Project (TWP), a nonprofit organization committed to providing safe, reliable water across sub-Saharan Africa, is proud to announce its new membership in the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA), a global coalition of leading water and sanitation organizations. By joining forces with MWA, The Water Project will […]
Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight: Water Scarcity and Its Impact on Education
Everyone knows that teachers have one of the most underappreciated jobs in our country today. In sub-Saharan Africa, it’s not just curriculum coverage that teachers struggle with.
Kenya in Crisis: How Flooding is Affecting Our Work
Kenya is currently experiencing widespread flooding, impacting 17 counties. We’ve fielded many questions from curious folks wanting to make sure our teams and the communities we serve are doing all right. To shed some light on the current situation of our work in Kenya, we spoke with Executive Directors Jacqueline Shigali and Protus Ekesa from […]
How to Wash Your Hands Without Running Water: World Hand Hygiene Day 2024
As camping enthusiasts will tell you, washing your hands without running water takes some thought and practice. In honor of the upcoming World Hand Hygiene Day 2024 on May 5th, we’re showing you how handwashing is done in regions without water readily available at home. Handwashing, as you might already have learned during a certain […]
Happy Sierra Leone National Independence Day 2024!
Today is Sierra Leone Independence Day! On this day in 1961, Sierra Leone gained independence from England, emerging as a sovereign state. To honor this important day, we asked several Sierra Leoneans to recount their personal Independence Day reflections and celebrations.
Envisioning Service-Led WASH Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa
In order to protect rural communities against the worsening threat, we must ensure that both water infrastructure and water services are resilient.
How One Water Project Team Member Changed a Life Forever
At The Water Project, we are forever singing the praises of our teams on the ground. They’re the ones who provide water and make sure it stays flowing for hundreds of thousands of people. To do this, they brave washed-out roads, spotty network connectivity, power outages, harsh weather, and more — because they know that, […]
