The latest on our work and those supporting it
Water for Peace – World Water Day in Western Kenya
The following is a message from Humphrey Buradi, Regional Director at The Water Project’s Regional Service Hub in Western Kenya. Here is the global water crisis at a glance as we leverage Water for Peace on World Water Day 2024: Based on the above facts, human beings have always found themselves in conflict accessing water. […]
Featured Fundraisers: Scott City School District is Fundraising for a Whole Year!
When we first spoke to Heather Helle, Music Teacher and Honor Choir Director at Scott City School District in Missouri, her enthusiasm bowled us over. And then we found out why: that her students had actually been the ones to give her that enthusiasm. We knew then that we just had to speak with her […]
How Seasons Affect Water Availability in Sierra Leone
Because Sierra Leone is so close to the equator, it doesn’t get four seasons like the United States does. Instead, there are wet months and dry months. And, unlike our other service areas, which each get two rainy seasons and two dry seasons per year, Sierra Leone suffers through long, continuous droughts and only one […]
International Women’s Day 2024: Don’t Leave Some Behind
Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day. When I looked at the International Women’s Day website, I was struck by their missions: — https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ Of course, these are all admirable missions for women. But when I tried to relate all of these missions to the women we serve at The Water Project, it was difficult. […]
Think Faster: How Crypto Giving Helps Fund The Water Project’s Future.
Ever wondered about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? Maybe you’re seeing it in the news again, celebrated or maligned, depending on the week. Did you know that The Water Project has implemented hundreds of water projects, funded in whole or part, by cryptocurrency and Bitcoin specifically? Yes, hundreds of projects for tens of thousands of people! It’s […]
How Seasons Affect Water Availability in Southeast Kenya
Where The Water Project works in Southeast Kenya, there is no spring, summer, autumn, or winter. There are only wet months and dry months. And, unfortunately, according to staff and community members who live there, the dry seasons have been expanding in recent years, which makes accessing clean water challenging, to say the least. “[The] […]
Cholera 2024: A Startling Rise in Entirely Preventable Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa
The world has seen an increase in cholera cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Here’s what The Water Project does to combat cholera where we work.
The High Cost of Low Water: How Water Access Fuels Economic Growth
Without enough water, you can’t grow food, you can’t build housing, you can’t stay healthy, you can’t stay in school, and you can’t keep working. A lack of water makes breaking out of the cycle of poverty impossible.
How Water Scarcity Breeds Violence
Where essential resources are scarce, the likelihood of violence of any type goes up. When people get desperate, they fight with others to secure enough resources for themselves and the ones they love. Constant strife, or even constant discomfort, is bound to make anyone irritable. This concept makes sense intuitively. But it’s still shocking to […]
Dedicated Donors: “Regular, middle-class guy” D’Laren has helped us build 10 projects so far!
Through his donations, D’Laren has altered the course of thousands of lives. He has been so incredibly generous, and we couldn’t be more thankful for him.
