Welcome to our project blog – a space where we share what we’re building, learning, and discovering in the field. From hands-on water solutions to creative sanitation ideas and informative documentary and video content, we share our journey openly so others can learn, adapt, and join in. Dive in, get inspired, and let’s develop water – together.

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The Craftsman - Muniro

Just off the busy Entebbe Road, Muniru Sekyondwa runs a small woodcarving workshop full of creativity, craftsmanship, and heart. In this short documentary, we visit his world of hand tools, tradition, and beautiful art.

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Engineering Michael Ottensmann Engineering Michael Ottensmann

A New Latrine for Jireh Orphanage

What seems simple can mean everything: In 2018, we helped replace an unsafe hole in the ground with a safe, clean, and permanent 3-stall latrine for children at Jireh Orphanage. Because sanitation is dignity – and every child deserves both.

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Engineering Violetta Dimitresku Engineering Violetta Dimitresku

Using Solar Heat to Fight Parasites

Some of the world’s most dangerous waterborne pathogens can survive chlorine – but not heat. On Zinga Island, we’re harnessing the power of the sun (and a little innovation) to destroy Cryptosporidium and Bilharzia in drinking water – sustainably, affordably, and effectively.

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Engineering Michael Ottensmann Engineering Michael Ottensmann

Cleaning Water with Nature

Can two humble plants help combat malaria and purify drinking water? Our pilot project in Uganda combines science and tradition by growing Artemisia and Moringa—local, powerful, and full of potential. Here’s how it’s taking root.

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Person filling yellow jerry can with muddy water from a puddle on a dirt road.
Three children outdoors, one holding a younger child, smiling in front of a weathered building with jerry cans nearby.