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Well Aware is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with headquarters in Austin, Texas that provides innovative and sustainable solutions to water scarcity and contamination in Africa. We fund and implement life-saving water systems to drive economic development and build self-sufficient communities. Learn More
- 1 in 10 people lack access
- to clean water
- Women and girls spend 6 hours
- every day collecting water
Every 90 seconds, a child dies from a preventable waterborne disease
Well Aware builds 100% sustainable wells and water systems
Well Aware has impacted over a quarter million people to date.
Lasting clean water in a community means:
↓ 64%
DISEASE RATES DECREASE
↑ 34%
EDUCATION RATES INCREASE
↑ 58%
EDUCATION RATES FOR GIRLS INCREASE
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Since our first project was implemented in 2010, we have increased our project capacity every year, and we have growing teams of experts who ensure our projects are completed on time, with integrity, and with the most cost-effective use of donor dollars. Our project planning and execution includes our own thorough technical evaluation and oversight, strategic nonprofit partnerships to further community success, hygiene and sanitation training, and community empowerment and support. Well Aware conducts regular evaluations of all completed projects, but most of our partner communities no longer need us. Read about our teams implementing our work and the partner organizations we have selected to increase our impact.
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Well Aware has many options for your brand to get involved with our work. We have sponsorship opportunities for events or projects, and a number of activities to engage your employees with clean water impact. Click here to learn more about how you can become a partner! Learn More
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2018 has just come to a close, signaling another successful year for the Well Aware team. Since our start in 2010, we have implemented projects in 59 communities with a 100% success rate and affected more than 245,000 lives across East Africa by bringing a sustainable source of clean water to their area.
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