The latest on our work and those supporting it
Field Officers: Amateur Photographers, Master Humanitarians
While many people might see photography and humanitarian work as unrelated, for our field officers, they’re inseparable.
The Day Briton’s Water Supply Ran Dry
When Briton’s school tank ran dry, he lost more than water—he lost time, health, and hope. See how a swift repair brought it all back.
Lavender’s Ducks: How One Girl Taught Me the Power of Water
Meet Lavender: at just eight, she dreamed of ducks and education. Four years later, I met her in Kenya—and saw what clean water makes possible.
A Special Lady’s First Safari
It’s kind of astounding that a national park can coexist right beside a national capital thrumming with human activity.
The Numbers Behind Reliable Water Access: Inside Our Monthly Indicator Tracking
TWP uses monthly data to track water point functionality, reduce downtime, and improve design—ensuring reliable water access across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Problem We Didn’t Know AI Could Solve (But It Did)
The Water Project used AI to quickly build an app that ensures safe, accurate chlorine dosing for wells, improving water safety for communities.
I Helped Deliver Shilakaya to Their ‘Promised Land’
A former Field Officer shares how clean water transformed one village—and how you can help bring that same life-changing impact to others still in need.
What Life is Like When Water is Scarce: A Personal Story of Water Rationing
Water rationing in urban Kenya affects daily life and health. Olivia shares her story—and her hope—for communities still waiting for safe, reliable water.
What makes a water project sustainable?
Learn what makes a water system—not just a project—sustainable, and how The Water Project ensures lasting safe water access in vulnerable communities.
What Would John Snow Do? (No, Not That Jon Snow)
Discover how a 19th-century doctor helped shape modern water safety—and how The Water Project carries his legacy forward to fight today’s global water crisis.
