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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 water born disease
Well Aware builds 100% sustainable wells and water systems
↓ 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 doubled 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 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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moreAustin-based rock band, Saints of Valory challenges local students to a dirty fight for a good cause!
April 11, 2018
Something extra special is happening this year- as people all over the world are signing up for the 10th Anniversary of Well Aware’s ‘Shower Strike’ and Austin-based rock band, Saints of Valory, wants to be sure they do their part to raise money for the cause.
moreLet's Stop Taking Water for Granted
Mary Knothe, Communications
I woke up this morning at 8am. My hair, feeling greasy from a previous day’s work, needed cleaning. So, I turned on the shower faucet and cranked up the heat, as I prefer my showers on the “scorching” side. I let the hot water run as I washed my hair, scrubbed my body, and shaved my legs.
Showering, for me, is meditative. In those ten minutes, I love the feeling of sensing my skin go from greasy to silky smooth. As I let the water hit my face, washing off my exfoliating soap, I feel as though I could stay there forever.
moreRain Rain Come Again…
Karen Kavete
Contrary to belief that kids dislike rain, the boys and girls from Kenya’s Semi-Arid region love the onset of rain. In actuality, both young and old live for rain in these regions, never attaching to it the notion of “bad weather”. I had the pleasure of visiting with primary school pupils during these short rains, here’s what they think:
Muema from class 2 at Misuuni Primary says:
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moreAn inspiration to others: Scholtens honored for work with Shower Strike
April 5, 2018
The Daily Freeman-Journal
moreWebster City Iowa teacher awarded “Teaching Inspiration” Award from International Water Nonprofit, Well Aware
Well Aware, an international award-winning nonprofit that provides innovative and sustainable solutions to water scarcity and contamination in Africa, honored retired second grade teacher Dawn Scholtens of Sunset Heights Elementary with a “Teaching Inspiration” Award.
moreShower Strike 2018: Survival Guide
Mary Knothe, Communications
Not showering for a week sounds crazy, but what if your ability to resist a shower could help thousands of people on the other side of the world get access to clean water? Shower Strike is your way to get involved in Well Aware’s mission of implementing clean and safe drinking water to those who need it most.
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