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A toilet eases family burdens

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:22:46 -0600

Managing without a toilet is humiliating to say the least, but for people living with disabilities, it brings a whole other cascade of problems. Now, one courageous Indian family has improved their situation. Their new household toilet brings dignity and health.

Loan buys family time

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:22:46 -0600

With the encouragement of a local self-help group, Mrs. Laxmi has gained the confidence to take out a loan for a water tap at her home. Little did she know how much her whole family would benefit.

Worms, leeches long gone

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:22:46 -0600

A stream full of worms, leeches and waterborne disease used to be their only option. But thanks to your generosity, the community of Mezegaguf recently got a new well! Today, moms like Akberet Naizgi no longer have to worry about their kids getting sick from dirty water.

Luxury with an ecosan toilet

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:22:46 -0600

Sudha, her husband, and three kids are happy with their new ecosan toilet. They no longer have to use the restroom out in the open, and instead have the safety, health, privacy, and dignity that a toilet brings.

From scarcity to abundance

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:40:33 -0600

Today, Selvi is extremely pleased with the construction of the water tap at her home. Now, she collects enough water for her family of five without any difficulty. They are now in control of their water future.

Give a Recurring Gift

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:18:29 -0600

Thirsting to make a DIFFERENCE this year? Sign up for a recurring donation. Every month you can transform the life of someone without safe water.

Reflections on Haiti, what comes next

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:13:56 -0600

January 12th marks the second anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that shook Haiti, leaving widespread destruction in and around Port-au-Prince. Hundreds of thousands of people died and over a million were left homeless. One can still see the legacy of the earthquake with rubble and tent cities still lingering in the capital city.

Thank You for a great 2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:35:21 -0600

Your support has made a difference in the lives of people around the world this year.

Atseda's story of hope

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:48:06 -0600

Thirteen-year-old Atseda is lucky. Her friends in neighboring villages walk miles to collect dirty water each day. But not Atseda. Thanks to donors like you, she has clean water from a well right by her home.

Collecting Water in Ethiopia

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:14:38 -0600

Throughout Africa, and the rest of the world, women and children spend hours collecting water. Last month we met Birhane and this is her story.

Dec 5 2011 Conference Call

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:59:24 -0600

Gary White, CEO and Co-Founder of Water.org discusses the New Ventures Initiative and how it will address the water crisis in our lifetime for those at the base of the pyramid. The New Ventures Initiative and Fund is designed to pilot, scale, and disseminate the next generation of solutions that will catalyze change.

Inauguration in Haiti

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:06:00 -0600

Communities who work toward a water project establish rules for the use of a well. An early test of sustainability will be if they'll get enforced.

Christiane Amanpour interviews Damon & White (ABC)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:27:16 -0600

Actor Matt Damon’s Clean Water Mission (ABC This Week with Christiane Amanpour) - Actor Matt Damon is on a mission to improve access to one of the world’s most precious resources: water.

Damon Claus for a cause

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:37:53 -0600

Co-founder Matt Damon leads a guerrilla marketing campaign to persuade kids to ask for a Water.org water bottle for the holidays.

Kinslahafti's story of joy

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:24:42 -0600

When we spoke a few weeks ago with 18-year-old Kinslahafti, she said she used to spend eight hours each day collecting water. But that's all changed.

Filling the Superdome

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Because there is no infrastructure to flush away yesterday’s meal, more than 80% of sewage in developing countries is discharged untreated, polluting rivers, lakes and coastal areas.

Trevor, 21, takes on the Sahara Desert

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Twenty-one-year-old Trevor Nibbi decided he would go 150 miles over six days through Egypt’s Sahara Desert. In October, Nibbi completed the Sahara Race and raised almost $14,000 to help Water.org reach more people in need with safe water and the dignity of a toilet.

PepsiCo Foundation $8 Million Grant

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

This grant will help enable approximately 800,000 people to access safe water by March 2016.

Monitoring partners :: April Davies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

What does monitoring a local partner entail? Water.org International Programs Manager April Davies touches on what this process involves, from monthly and quarterly reports, to receiving photos and stories about program progress, to visiting the projects in the field at least once a year. [2 min]

Water project brings happiness to Nadina

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Today, I am a very happy woman! My water kiosk business has attracted many customers, and as a result of my good customer-care services, I receive an average of 80 customers per day. This number becomes even larger during the dry seasons.

Vetting process :: April Davies

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Because Water.org doesn’t implement projects in the developing world directly, finding the right local experts to partner with is essential. Water.org International Programs Manager April Davies describes the several-month process that goes into finding and evaluating a local partner for certification. [3 min]

Banesa’s slum get a toilet, embraces health

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Before experiencing the joy of a toilet, Banesa and her family were forced to use unhygienic hanging latrines: shoddy structures often made out of bamboo that sit a few feet above the ground. The human waste is not contained or treated and usually enters into the water sources, causing disease.

A world of difference with WaterCredit

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

With a small WaterCredit loan, Rukmini and her husband were able to construct a toilet, and make their regular payments with ease. They had no idea that obtaining loan could be so easy and beneficial, but are very thankful.

Daily routine :: April Davies

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Water.org International Programs Manager April Davies works daily with Water.org’s East Africa staff and local partner organizations in West Africa, and occasionally with partners in Haiti. This includes looking at new project proposals, progress reports for current projects, evaluations, and baseline reports. [1 min]

From drought to peace

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Because of the long lines, the children would be delayed in going to school and sometimes just missed classes altogether. Manjula and Komaraiah worked nine to 11-hour days and often could not any water collect water. Today, it is a different story: Manjula’s family has an individual water connection right at their home.