About Water Practice International
Our Mission & Approach
We bridge the gap between global expertise and local realities to create sustainable, community-driven water solutions.
Our Vision
To shape a sustainable future where communities and ecosystems worldwide thrive through innovative and collaborative solutions to water, energy, and climate challenges.
Our Mission
To empower communities, bridge sectors, and drive innovative, locally-led solutions to the interconnected challenges of water, energy, and climate change.
Our Goal
To drive sustainable, locally-led solutions that enhance water security and climate resilience by bridging knowledge gaps, fostering collaboration, and empowering communities.
Our Core Values
Guiding principles that shape our work and partnerships.
Sustainability
Promoting long-term environmental and social sustainability in all our initiatives.
Collaboration
Building diverse partnerships to address complex water and climate challenges.
Integrity
Operating with transparency, accountability, and ethical principles.
Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge research and technology for practical solutions.
Empowerment
Enabling communities to lead local adaptation efforts with knowledge and resources.
Resilience
Building adaptive capacity in communities and ecosystems.
Equity & Inclusion
Ensuring all voices, particularly marginalized communities, are heard.
Our Leadership Team
Experts in water management, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
Jacob Baraza Abumba
Founder & CEO
A Message From Our Founder
Jacob Baraza Abumba
Water is life, yet millions still struggle to access safe drinking water. Growing up in Kenya, I witnessed firsthand the daily challenges communities face—long distances to water sources, high costs, and unreliable supply. This inspired me to study water engineering and dedicate my career to solving water challenges.
My journey has taken me from working with Transparency International-Kenya, researching corruption in the water sector, to CESPAD where I implemented water and sanitation programs in arid regions, to advising on locally-led adaptation in Africa and Asia while working with Rijkdienst Voor Ondernement (RVO), a government agency in Netherlands.
At WPI, we bridge the gap by connecting global expertise with local realities. We work alongside businesses, investors, cities, NGOs, philanthropists, and research institutions to ensure that water solutions are not only innovative but also sustainable, community-driven, and resilient to climate change.
Jacob Baraza Abumba
Founder, Water Practice International