The Water Project

Because of palm oil’s notorious reputation, when people read about community members in Sierra Leone producing it, they may initially shy away from the idea. But there’s more to this situation than many people realize. #palmoil #communitydevelopment #economicgrowth

In honor of yesterday’s Global Handwashing Day, we’re highlighting how we train community members to wash their hands in Western Kenya — and why handwashing is so important. #washyourhands #WASH

Happy Global Handwashing Day! #globalhandingwashingday #wash #washyourhands #training

On International Day of the Girl Child, The Water Project amplifies the voices of young girls who are often unheard. Jacklyne Chelagat and Olivia Bomji highlight the stories of girls who are directly impacted by the global water crisis, emphasizing the urgent need to listen and respond to their experiences and challenges. #DayOfTheGirl #ListenToGirls

"Life without ready access to clean water is tough for many reasons. Without water, it becomes difficult for people to keep themselves and their environments clean. This, in turn, infects people with hygiene-related diseases and hurts people’s dignity and sense of self." #WaterCrisis #WASH #Hygiene

Have you ever heard of a scoop hole? Where we work in sub-Saharan Africa, scoop holes are common, but people in other parts of the world will likely never have heard of one. Our latest blog by Jamie Heminway delves into the realities of relying on scoop holes, the challenges they present, and our efforts to find sustainable, safer water solutions. #WaterCrisis #Sustainability

In honor of Zero Emissions Day, an occasion to explain the harmful effects of carbon emissions, we're highlighting our work on solar-pumped water projects. #zeroemissions #solar #waterprojects

This week I am excited to hear our Program Officers Tom Murphy and Sam Ngidiwe co-present with leaders from our network partners, Mariatu's Hope (Sierra Leone) and WEWASAFO (Western Kenya) at the Water, Engineering, and Development Center (WEDC) Conference. I am proud of their pursuit of reliable water access and my team's work in sharing our learning.

Solar power could enable 400 million Africans without water to tap into groundwater aquifers. However, we must ensure smaller projects do not lose out in the rush for new technology. #solarpower #WASH #wateraccess

In the growing global water crisis, how can we build solutions that last? That is the question at the core of @GreenEmpowerment’s “Force of Water” Climate Week event: Tuesday, September 24th 4:30 PM Happy Hour | 5:45 PM Film and Panel Village East by Angelika Request an invitation today: https://lnkd.in/gyFUtDzU 🍸Happy Hour: at the iconic Angelika theater! 🎬Film: “Force of Water” follows two communities, one in Ecuador and one in Uganda, as they embark on the monumental task of building their own piped water systems. 🚰Panel: Co-hosted by @OperationWater and @AfricaLeadershipAcademy, we’ll dive into the critical role of local leadership in infrastructure solutions across Africa. Let’s ensure the voices of frontline communities are heard at NY Climate Week! #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateSolutions #WaterAndSanitation @ClimateGroup