Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



The Journey of a Water Project


Wednesday, January 29th, 2025by Jamie Heminway, Emma Kelly

Over the nearly twenty years The Water Project (TWP) has been providing reliable water access to communities in need, we have just about perfected our project implementation process. Because we receive so many questions about the process, we’ve put together a comprehensive project timeline. The Planning Phase We piloted our current process in Western Kenya, […]

 

How 2024 Propelled The Water Project Toward Greater Impact in 2025


Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025by Jamie Heminway

As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that last year was full of remarkable progress, collaboration, and innovation at The Water Project. Each department has contributed meaningfully to advancing our mission of providing reliable, safe water, from forging new partnerships and celebrating key milestones to embracing emerging technologies. Together, these accomplishments and innovations have brought […]

 

Looking Ahead: Key Initiatives and Innovations for 2025


Tuesday, January 14th, 2025by Jamie Heminway

At The Water Project, we believe innovation and strategic planning are key to addressing the water crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. With new ideas and plans to move our mission forward, we know we’re doing our best to bring safe, reliable water, hygiene, and sanitation to all the communities we hope to reach in Kenya, Sierra […]

 

Resolutions That Save Lives: A Story to Show Why Giving Matters


Wednesday, January 1st, 2025by Jamie Heminway

What if your New Year’s resolution could change someone’s life entirely?

 

Safe vs. Clean Water: Understanding the Difference


Monday, December 23rd, 2024by Jamie Heminway

At The Water Project, we often get questions about what “safe” water actually means. After all, people sometimes think they can tell whether water is good for drinking just by looking at it. But the complicated truth is that the contaminants we need to worry about drinking are, in most cases, invisible to the naked […]

 

The Impact of Philanthropy: The Best Gift This Holiday Season


Wednesday, December 18th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

The holiday season is a time for giving — a time to show love, spread kindness, and share joy.  But what if your gift could do more? What if it could transform lives, bring health, and offer hope not just for today, but for generations to come?  This holiday season, the gift of clean water […]

 

Human Rights Day Through the Lens of Water Access


Wednesday, December 11th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

Human Rights Day, celebrated on December 10, honors the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. What role does water play in human rights?

 

The Clean Water Connection: Da Bomb Bath Fizzer Founders on Hygiene, Empowerment, and Impact


Wednesday, December 4th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

Since 2018, Da Bomb Bath Fizzers have supported The Water Project (TWP) both through generous donations, matching fund gifts, and proceeds from the sales of their beautiful Earth Bomb.  At the beginning of 2024, we interviewed sisterpreneurs™ Isabel and Caroline Bercaw, Da Bomb’s founders, about their company. Now, we’re thanking them for providing a challenge […]

 

Thankful for Water: Voices from Sub-Saharan Africa


Wednesday, November 27th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with family and friends, let’s take a moment to appreciate something simple yet essential: clean water. For many, turning on the tap is an afterthought. But in communities served by The Water Project, access to clean, safe water is a transformative gift — one that inspires deep gratitude. Here are […]

 

From Taboo to Action: Addressing the Global Sanitation Crisis


Wednesday, November 20th, 2024by Jamie Heminway

November 19th was World Toilet Day, inaugurated to address the world’s ongoing sanitation crisis.