For many of us living in the U.S., it’s difficult to imagine not having access to water any time we need it. We go to the sink, turn on the faucet, and water is readily available to us. And, better yet, the water is safe and we don’t have to worry that it will make … Read more
This article was written by Greg Heitzman, WaterStep Board Member and Former President of Louisville Water Company. Louisville Water Company and WaterStep share a common mission: to provide safe drinking water. The same public health crisis that exists in developing countries today was plaguing Louisville more than 200 years ago. As early as 1819, a … Read more
In many countries around the world, the first thing women and children must do in the morning is to retrieve their family’s daily water supply. They set out before dawn on a long journey for water. The average trip is 3.7 miles, one way. Then, they have to transport the water back to their home … Read more
Much of our work at WaterStep occurs internationally in 67 countries around the world. We work to improve water and sanitation in communities that desperately need it and, by doing so, we improve the overall health of those communities. In 2022 alone, we have impacted more than two million lives! In addition to our water … Read more
Every year, World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. Many people don’t realize that WaterStep has four beehives on our roof, housing around 100,000 busy bees. The hives are specially made and hold only seven frames per box instead of the usual ten, because they have to be hauled up and down from the … Read more
Last month, WaterStep was honored to be represented at the World Water Forum held in Dakar, Senegal. This was the largest conference ever held on African soil. International Development Director Zacharie Tossou and long-time friend Jerry Masembo attended the conference on WaterStep’s behalf. The theme of the conference was “water security for peace and development.” … Read more
WaterStep recently partnered with two other Louisville-based humanitarian organizations to send aid to Bucha Ukraine and other towns north of Kyev where victims are suffering from former Russian occupation. WaterStep sent 40 BleachMakers to provide disinfection in medical settings, SOS sent medical supplies and medications and Love the Hungry supplied fortified meals for the victims … Read more
Mayfield Christian School sits on top of a mountain on Mfangano Island and is home to 120 students, many of whom are orphans and live on premises. This island is located in Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. The lake borders the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and is incredibly contaminated. It serves … Read more
WaterStep Ambassador Raphael Wanjala was recently able to bless a group of Maasai in Kenya with 19 WaterBalls. The Maasai are a nomadic people group living in Kenya and Tanzania who follow their cattle from place to place as they find new fields and pastures for them to graze. The cattle provide meat and milk … Read more
Did you know in communities around the world, women and children are tasked with getting the needed water for the family each day? This often laborious undertaking must be accomplished first thing in the morning, many times even before dawn. The trip to get water is generally several miles one way over rocky terrain. For … Read more
