Water By Women

06/12/2026

Want to help Water by Women reach more people in our community? We're looking for volunteers to help represent Water by Women at local community events!

In just a 2-hour Advocate Training, you'll learn everything you need to confidently share our mission, demonstrate our water filters, and connect with community members. No matter where you live, you can bring the Water by Women mission to your community!

People are always excited to see the filter in action, and community events are a great way to raise awareness, recruit supporters, and build community around our work. As a small team, we can't attend every event, but with Advocate Volunteers, we can expand our reach and connect with more people throughout the community. Thank you to our recent event partners Papa Johns Pizza Councilwoman Josie Raymond for having us!

Sign up through our Advocate interest form: https://forms.gle/mJ64tpfD9ZwUiVVR8

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Check out this update and photos from Burkina Faso! Water By Women is excited about the work happening in Burkina Faso and looks forward to more updates!

06/03/2026

Women and girls around the globe spend countless hours collecting water. Water By Women helps eliminate this burden.

06/02/2026

Big news from Burkina Faso!

This past weekend, Water By Women Country Coordinator Bakary Doumbouya traveled to Burkina Faso to begin the next phase of a powerful collaboration made possible by the Louisville Youth Choir’s recent fundraiser.

Bakary trained Assita and her high school students in the Water By Women model, equipping them not only to understand the process -- but to teach it. These students are now prepared to become trainers themselves.

Next, they will begin working directly in the nearby refugee community of Tchinfagué, where families -- mostly mothers and children displaced by violence -- are urgently in need of safe, clean water. Through this training, they will begin preparing local women to become Water Women, leading sustainable water solutions within their own community.

What began as an interfaith connection across continents is now becoming local leadership, lasting impact, and real access to clean water.

06/01/2026

🧦💙 Volunteers, we need your help!

Thanks to recent shipments heading to Kenya and Honduras, nearly all of the handmade filter kit socks and lanyards our volunteers created over the past few months have now been packed and sent around the world.

That’s incredible news, but it also means our supply is running low!

These handmade items may seem simple, but they make a big difference. Socks help protect water filters during transport and use, while lanyards help Water Women keep track of the cleaning syringe that is essential for maintaining their filter. Just as importantly, each one serves as a reminder that people they may never meet are cheering them on and supporting their work.

If you enjoy sewing, crafting, or would like a simple project to do at home, we'd love your help replenishing our supply.

Every sock and every lanyard helps us equip more Water Women with the tools they need to bring clean, safe water to their communities. 💧

Interested in helping? Send us a message to learn how you can get involved!

05/28/2026

Help bring clean, safe water to more communities by becoming a trained Water By Women Advocate! 💧

Our Advocate Training is open to both new and returning volunteers. Whether you’re joining for the first time or refreshing your skills, you’ll receive our brand-new Advocate Toolkit with updated materials and messaging.

Training is offered virtually and in person for Louisville-area volunteers.

As an advocate, you’ll learn how to:
• Share the Water By Women story
• Represent WBW at events and community gatherings
• Inspire others to support clean water access worldwide

Advocates can choose opportunities that fit their interests, comfort level, and schedule.

Ready to get involved? Fill out our interest form, and we’ll send upcoming training dates and next steps:

https://forms.gle/hKQLU4ZxtMayoqiT9

05/27/2026

More than 1,000 children under 5 die every day from diseases linked to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene. 💧 Clean water isn’t just life-changing, it’s lifesaving.

05/27/2026

Compassion in action 💙

Students at Dunn Elementary School are showing what it means to make a difference around the world through their school theme: Choosing Compassion.

On May 21, Dunn third graders proudly presented Melissa with more than 600 handmade lanyards/hang-up loops for water filters that will support Water Women in Honduras. These loops help women keep track of the cleaning syringe that is essential to maintaining their water filter — and each handmade piece serves as a reminder that people across the world care about them.

The compassion didn’t stop there. Third grade teachers Ms. Waller and Ms. Colston surprised retiring teacher Ms. Bhade with a meaningful gift: sponsoring a Water Woman in Honduras in her honor. What a beautiful way to celebrate a teacher who has made such an impact on her students and school community.

Thank you to the students, staff, and families at Dunn Elementary for choosing compassion and turning it into action that reaches far beyond the classroom. 🌎💧

05/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our co-founder and Executive Director, Sr. Larraine Lauter!

Today, we celebrate Sr. Larraine’s unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and the countless lives impacted through her vision for safe water access around the world. Her commitment continues to inspire our team, volunteers, and partners every day.

Please join us in wishing Sr. Larraine a very happy birthday and a year filled with joy, good health, and continued impact!