We are Well Aware
We fund and implement life-saving water systems to drive economic development and empower communities in East Africa.
We are Well Aware
We fund and implement life-saving water systems to drive economic development and empower communities in East Africa.
From water, springs life.
Well Aware helps change the lives of the people in our partner communities.
It takes a Village.
Join a devoted, passionate community that is committed to changing the world.
Well Aware Events
Our team hosts a variety of events throughout the year, and we welcome new guests and our loyal friends.
Winter Waterland Gala: December 2nd, 2021
The Winter Waterland Gala is Well Aware’s largest event of the year, bringing together our dedicated supporters from Austin and beyond for a night of clean water impact and connection. This year’s gala will be an extra special occasion as we gather in person for the first time in two years — at the historic Driskill Hotel in downtown Austin — recognizing the challenges we’ve overcome together and the incredible feats we’ve accomplished for this mission despite the pandemic. Join us for a celebratory night!
Looking for a gift that will make an impact? 🎁 Check out our auction, with plenty of packages and experiences to choose from to treat yourself or a loved one! ✨
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All funds raised will help provide reliable clean water to those who need it most.💧 Featuring:
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🏝Beachfront Barbados
🌇The Ultimate Austin Tour
🐾 The Paw-fest Package
…and so much more!
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Visit wellawareworld.org/auction to check it out! ❄️ Click “register to bid” and grab a free “Silent Auction Registration” ticket to start participating!**
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**If you’re interested in live auction packages that will be available during the event, email us to learn about proxy bidding options!
The Winter Waterland Gala is just around the corner! ❄️You can still get involved & help us raise enough to provide 16,000 more people with clean water. 💦Below are a few ways:
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🎟 Buy tickets & join us at the Driskill Hotel on December 2nd -- there are just a couple of tickets remaining!
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🎁 Register & bid on the silent auction -- you don’t have to attend to participate in our auction. Click “register to bid” and grab a free “Silent Auction Registration” ticket to start participating!
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💧Give clean water -- Make a donation online and be a part of our fundraising efforts. Every $15 = clean water for 1 person.
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👉Check out all the ways you can support the gala at wellawareworld.org/gala (link in bio)
🚰Maji, biyo, mmiri, omi…
No matter what the word is for water where you’re from, water is a universal necessity for life. Every person deserves to have access to clean, drinkable water -- yet nearly 1 billion do not.
Together, though, we DO have the power to create a world where clean water can be accessible for all. 🌍
👉If you want to be a part of giving more communities access to lasting clean water, visit wellawareworld.org to donate & see how you can get involved. (link in bio)
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📷: Lindsey Reed
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#maji #water #doante #cleanwater #thrive #makeadifference #changelives #giveback #support #waterisahumanright #humanrights #agua #h2o #waterislife #oneworld #helpothers #makeadifference
A big THANK YOU from everyone at Well Aware, and our partner communities, for supporting our clean water mission and helping so many people gain access to this basic human right. 💧✨
Every day, you are changing futures for the better. 💙We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for changing lives with us.
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📷: Jordan Snowzell
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#thankyou #cleanwater #waterislife #waterforall #humanrights #waterproject #wellaware #community #beyondthewell #inspiration #thankful #grateful #donate #support #changetheworld #impact #mondaymotivation #impactstory
Our auctions are now LIVE online for the Winter Waterland Gala! 🎉
You can start bidding on the silent auction and preview our one-of-a-kind live auction packages, which will be available during the live event.*
Featuring:
🌴Coast Away to Costa Rica
🏙️The Ultimate Austin Tour
🍷Texas Hill Country Date
🚤Lake Day Adventures
...and more!
Check out the auctions today & bid early for your chance to snag your favorite package! 👉Link in bio or visit wellawareworld.org/gala
**Can't attend? Email us to learn about proxy bidding for the live auction
"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want." - Ken Poirot
Meet Ibrahim 👋 a student at Njoguini Primary School who loves biology and dreams of being a soccer player! ⚽️
In 2019, Well Aware rehabilitated a well at Ibrahim’s school. Now, the 300 students and surrounding community have a steady supply of clean water whenever they need it.🚰
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Ibrahim feels that reliable access to clean water enables him to go to school everyday, and has significantly raised the hygienic standards of the school and the entire community. “Water is life!”💧🙌
Thank you for supporting so many students like Ibrahim!
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📷: Karen Kavete
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#cleanwater #waterislife #waterforall #humanrights #waterproject #wellaware #community #beyondthewell #inspiration #motivation #thankful #grateful #donate #support #facesofwater #changetheworld #impact #mondaymotivation #impactstory
Staff Spotlight: Dennis Mutaki 🙌 one of our wonderful Project Associates in East Africa
As a civil engineer, Dennis helps our water projects come to fruition in so many ways.🚰 He reviews project requests, conducts site visits, coordinates with contractors, supervises project implementation, and so much more. After a project is complete, he also helps train communities on project maintenance and onboard them into the Well Beyond App. 🌍Dennis is a key part of our work and helps ensure our projects have a 100% success rate!
To learn more about Dennis & the rest of our team, visit wellawareworld.org/team
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📷: Lindsey Reed
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#meettheteam #livewellaware #wellaware #water #nonprofit #austinnonprofit #kenya #eastafrica #waterwells #staffspotlight #engineer #civilengineer #sundayinspiration #cleanwaterforlife
We are so grateful for our long-time Brand Partner, Spectrum Brands! 🌍
Spectrum Brands is a home-essentials company with a mission to make living better at home. 💙Some of their brands that you may know include @remington.official, @glofish_, @blackanddecker_us, @dreambonechews, and many more.
Since our partnership began in 2012, they have helped fund over 12 Well Aware projects and enabled more than 45,000 individuals in East Africa to gain clean water. 🚰👏
More than 200 employees from across business units and geographies have joined our annual Shower Strike campaign -- raising an astounding $300,000 for Well Aware's mission over the last three years. Thanks to the dedication of Spectrum Brands employees, lives continue to change every year because of this incredible partnership! 🎉
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👉To learn more about Spectrum Brands, visit spectrumbrands.com
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💧To see how you can get your brand involved with our mission, too, visit wellawareworld.org/partner (link in bio)
At Well Aware, we believe our responsibility to our partner communities goes far beyond the drilling of a hole.
We maintain partnerships & support ongoing water system needs to ensure the longevity of all of our water projects. 💦 While most of our partner communities are self-sustaining, we regularly check in on our water systems to measure impact and our local team is reachable for any maintenance needs that arise. 👊
Putting the ownership of each system into the hands of its community and empowering local leaders to maintain it is one of the most powerful aspects to ensure the long-term success of that project. ✨Learn more about our mission at wellawareworld.org/about (link in bio)
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📷: Brett Buchanan
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#cleanwaterforlife #sustainability #rippleeffect #waterprojects #water #maji #waterforall #thursdaymotivation #mission #communityempowerment #community #kenya #eastafrica #livewellaware #waterwell
Access to clean water not only increases education for all, but also has a significant impact on gender equality -- with education rates improving 58% for girls, specifically. 👏
In many cases, young girls are responsible for traveling to fetch water. But, with a nearby clean water source, girls can spend more time in the classroom. 📚With more education, their future earning potential improves, they gain a better voice in their communities, and they are empowered to build better futures for themselves and their families. 💫
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📷: Lindsey Reed
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#education #impact #wellaware #community #cleanwater #inspiration #motivation #cleanwater #waterislife #waterforall #humanrights #nonprofit #walkingforwater #cleanwaterforlife #empowergirls #equality
We're excited to announce our 2021 Shower Striker of the Year 💧to be honored at the Winter Waterland Gala... Terry Kowalicki!
Terry is an employee of our partner, Spectrum Brands, and has been a fierce and dedicated advocate for our mission and Shower Strike over the last couple of years. He has helped recruit his colleagues and spread awareness of this powerful fundraising campaign throughout his network in Austin and beyond. This year, he raised an astounding $14,000 for our clean water projects in under a month, enough to provide nearly 1,000 people with this vital resource. 👏
Join us in celebrating Terry at the gala on Thursday, December 2nd in Austin, Texas! ❄️Tickets & more info at wellawareworld.org/gala (link in bio)
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