This summer, we welcome a new group of interns with backgrounds and interests ranging from international relations, to economic development, to environmental earth science. Join us in welcoming them and read below for more about what they will be doing with WaterStep. Erin Asher A rising senior at Western Kentucky University, Erin joins us with … Read more
Guest blogger Jennifer Simpson shares how she got involved with WaterStep and what motivates her to collect shoes. For more on shoe collection and how you can support safe water projects, go to our Why Shoes pages. . Last summer my church, Southeast Christian, had a sermon series on getting out of your comfort zone. … Read more
Thank you for making Give Local Louisville such a success! We were blown away by your response – a total of $23,858 was raised, before matching funds. These funds will go towards the second phase of water projects in the Philippines, bringing safe water to thousands that still do not have it in the aftermath … Read more
Join us and our team as we support Emma Rider to continue saving lives with safe water. If Emma wins the Jefferson Lead360 Award, she could travel to Thailand, Fiji, Tanzania, Peru, India, Costa Rica, or next year’s Super Bowl as a WaterStep Ambassador. Join us in furthering WaterStep’s mission of saving lives with safe … Read more
It is because of the passion and dedication of volunteers like Bob Holden that WaterStep is able to continue on our mission to save lives with safe water.Not only has Bob collected thousands upon thousands of pounds of shoes, but he is also a community advocate sharing stories about the worlds water crisis with folks … 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
