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The Ripple Effect: Change Starts Small
An integral part of bringing change is having the capacity to accept new ideas and act upon them. This is precisely what several villages in Uganda have done when introduced to the idea of adding water stations to their schools – an idea presented by TAP’s Uganda team. A member of this team, Sulman Muhanguzi (Sule), recounted how proud he was of the change he has been able to witness.
Kailee Carney
Feb 144 min read


How Data Management can Promote Positive Change
Shannon Long has been a key player in data management and its correlation to positive change by educating the Ugandan team on how to utilize convenient geospatial software to organize their data.
Kailee Carney
Jan 154 min read


The Capacity for Change
74% of the world has access to clean, usable, safely managed water. Within the United States, 97% of people have access to serviceable water. However, in Uganda, only 18% of people have access to safely managed water. It is this striking difference in percentages that enticed Joshua Kurtz to create The Ayin Project (TAP).
Kailee Carney
Nov 26, 20254 min read


Building Stronger Connections Through Futbol: How The Ayin Project is Enhancing WASH Education in Uganda
St. Charles Primary receiving The Ayin Project's WASH Tournament Trophy For a more successful Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)...
Sulman Rugumambaju
Apr 23, 20254 min read


Raising the Banner: Transforming Schools Through WASH
Joshua Kurtz, CEO and Founder of The Ayin Project, shares testimonies from his visit to a Ugandan primary school in February.
Joshua Kurtz
Mar 25, 20253 min read


A Drop of Hope
How a chance meeting in Uganda sparked an AI-powered project addressing clean water access in remote Ugandan communities.
Simon Kloker PhD
Dec 4, 20245 min read


TAP Opens New Center in Kampala, Uganda
The Ayin Project opens a new office in Kampala, Uganda, to advance sustainable water solutions through research, collaboration, and innovati
Joshua Kurtz
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Addressing Water Challenges and Earning Recognition
Award-winning project, backed by The Ayin Project, links acidic water to potential health risks, earning top honors at Ndejje University.
Sulman Rugumambaju
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Inspirational Visit to Spouts of Water
The TAP Uganda team visited Spouts of Water for hands-on training in using Purifaaya ceramic water filters, advancing TAP's mission.
Elijah Nsubuga
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Building Healthier Futures: The Ayin Project’s WASH in Schools Initiative in Uganda
The Ayin Project's WASH in Schools initiative brings clean water, hygiene education, and student-led clubs to over 2,500 Ugandan students.
Joshua Kurtz
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Cultivating Water Solutions: Insights from "Two Ears of Corn"
Lydia’s team applies Two Ears of Corn lessons to water projects in Uganda, focusing on sustainability, community ownership, & real solutions
TAP
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Highlighting Success
A successful inaugural summer internship with 21 interns! A collaborative effort between The Ayin Project, Vanderbilt, PowerYouth, & MNPS.
Joshua Kurtz
Aug 12, 20244 min read


TAP Solidifies Partnership With Ndejje University
TAP and Ndejje University's Water Research and Development Center enter into an instrumental partnership.
Joshua Kurtz
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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