The latest on our work and those supporting it
Visit to Mugai Dispensary
In every healthcare institution in the world, water is a very precious commodity. Patients frequently visit healthcare facilities daily because of different ailments, and they have to be received in a clean environment.
But at Mugai Dispensary, it is sad because the healthcare facility has no water, and it is hard for the doctors and nurses to attend to the patients who visit the dispensary every day.
The Journey of the Data on our Live Impact Tracking Dashboard
Is Drinking Spring Water Safe?
Some people have considered it trendy to drink what they call “raw water” — water that hasn’t been treated. Health officials warn that doing so may cause unintended health consequences.
From Skepticism to Celebration: How We Engage Community Members in Each Water Project
In this blog post, we share insights from our dedicated field officers from all across our Kenyan service areas on what community engagement looks like to them in their day-to-day duties.
When a Water Point Breaks: Why and How We Decommission a Water Source
As with all plumbing, water source parts sometimes need to be replaced. The same can be true with whole water points — sometimes they break so irreparably that they can’t be fixed, or the circumstances or surrounding environment change.
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.
