sharring We say it a lot at WaterStep, but it’s true: Too many women and children in the developing world walk long distances every day to get water for their families. Loice, in Kenya, was one of these women. A mother of 6, she walked to a river by her house to collect water in a … Read more
Visit the Give Local Louisville page to learn more about how to give on May 6.We are counting down to May 6th when Give Local Louisville will give Louisvillians an exciting opportunity to support local causes. Each donation given will be matched, giving your donation the opportunity to multiply. At WaterStep, we are excited to … Read more
It seems simple, just a round container connected to pipe. But this simple design is changing the way many live their day-to-day lives. The WaterBall was designed by engineer Kyle Hunter after meeting and observing women and children in Latin America who were required to walk miles each day simply to reach a safe water … Read more
In celebration of World Water Day today, we are rolling out the new WaterBall to our partners in Ethiopia and Kenya!Every day, a woman in the developing world might walk 5 or more miles to find a water source for her family. Carrying up to 40 pounds of water for several hours a day can … Read more
Victoria Shover, WaterStep Ambassador reporting in! The moment I learned of my acceptance into the Fulbright Program as an English Teaching Assistant in Spain, I immediately began to wonder about the people I would meet during this academic year. The incredibly impressive group of Fulbrights that I have come to know, respect and admire surpassed … Read more
WaterStep’s mission is supported through shoe collection by groups like the Iona Group from Morton, Illinois, who sent us this great video from their shoe drive. People from around the country collect shoes from their community and donate them to us. Shoes are sold to an exporter and funds received help bring safe water to … Read more
A lot has been done, but there is still work to do in the Philippines. Read about our work to come in the Philippines and how you can be a part of it. Last Friday marked 100 days since the Philippines was ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan. While the island nation is still in the … Read more
WaterStep couldn’t be more excited about the next generation of our leaders. These Millennials have discovered their passions and have found creative ways to imbed their knowledge of safe water into their everyday lives. Check out thier stories!My name is Nathan Rider. I am the Regional Logistics Coordinator for the Philippines. My interest in water … Read more
In much of the developing world, hand pumps are not scarce. Hand pumps can be found every few miles in some areas. These hand pumps were designed to reach down a well and carry fresh water up to the person with strength to pump the water up. When functioning correctly, hand pumps are a valuable … Read more
WaterStep’s mission is supported through shoe collection. People from around the country collect shoes from their community and donate them to us. Shoes are sold to an exporter and funds received help bring safe water to those in need. We accept all types of shoes from high heels to high tops. In addition to funding … Read more
