Water Matters

The latest on our work and those supporting it



But What About the Teachers? How the Water Crisis Endangers Everyone at a School


Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023by Jamie Heminway

When we build water projects at schools, our instinct is always to talk about the students.  But with going back to school at the top of everyone’s minds, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the teachers behind the water crisis. They deserve recognition for educating their students despite the odds stacked against them. Where we […]

 

Dedicated Donors: Julie Transformed Her Curiosity About the World into a Force for Good


Wednesday, August 16th, 2023by Jamie Heminway

“Who I am is a person who does what I can to help others who could use a helping hand.”

 

Making Waves: How Access to Water Powers Education


Thursday, August 10th, 2023by Jamie Heminway

Last week, we published a blog explaining why it’s so hard to become educated in sub-Saharan Africa. This week, we’re back to show how adequate water, hygiene, and sanitation on school grounds can address these issues that cause almost a third of children in sub-Saharan Africa to drop out before they finish primary school. The […]

 

Why Becoming Educated is Hard in Sub-Saharan Africa – Especially for Girls


Thursday, August 3rd, 2023by Jamie Heminway

Here in the United States, late summer is the time of year when kids and parents alike start thinking about heading back to school. In the U.S., the process involves kids getting supplies, meeting teachers, and maybe even scouting the trendiest outfits. It’s unlikely that any U.S. parents are worried about whether the kids will […]

 

The Power of Collaboration in Research: Unveiling New Insights 


Thursday, July 27th, 2023by Harnoor Kaur

Introduction: In our continuous pursuit of knowledge and improvement, The Water Project (TWP) has long relied on quarterly monitoring surveys to gather data on our water points. However, we recently embarked on a new venture by incorporating qualitative research for the first time. Our main goal was to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges […]

 

People, Places, and Puddles: Our Approach to Increasing Water Coverage


Thursday, July 20th, 2023by Jamie Heminway

Let’s say you’re a school-aged child in sub-Saharan Africa (hypothetically). You don’t have piped water at home. The Water Project has just visited your community and installed a new water point, where someone comes regularly to test the water and ensure it’s safe to drink. Under the best circumstances, the water source never goes dry, […]

 

Dedicated Donors: Brigitta and Her Family Have Changed Lives Since 2014!


Thursday, July 13th, 2023by Jamie Heminway

We have a special relationship with our donors. Working together to solve the water crisis helps you learn a lot about someone: hobbies, interests, and passion projects, especially. As they learn about our work and how they can help move it forward, so too do we learn about them. It’s a mutual give-and-take that often […]

 

7 Unconventional Ways to Combat Water Scarcity


Thursday, July 6th, 2023by Jamie Heminway

If more people practiced awareness regarding their household water usage, it would relieve pressure on local water resources, especially in water-stressed areas. But remembering to turn the faucet off while you brush your teeth won’t affect global policy. When you dig into the data on global water usage, you find that water is a political […]

 

Why would someone wash clothes or bathe in their own drinking water source?


Thursday, June 29th, 2023by Jamie Heminway

This is another entry in a series where we answer questions we’ve received from curious donors, website visitors, and casual commenters. As we’ve said before, it can be difficult for those who have always had water piped into their homes to understand what it’s like not to have water. We haven’t needed to trek long […]

 

The Ripple Effects of Carrying Water Long Distances


Thursday, June 22nd, 2023by Jamie Heminway

Worldwide, 26% of people (a total of 2 billion out of the world’s approximate 7.8 billion) must leave their homes to get water for their families.  To say this implies a simple daily journey from A to B and back again. But while this may be the case for some water fetchers, the trip is […]