We fund and implement lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa. To date, we continue to maintain a 100% success rate across all 130+ water projects, compared with the industry average of 40%.
Together, we have the power to create a world where every human has access to the basic right of clean water.
“We are incredibly honored to have been named an Anthem Award winner in the Responsible Technology category. We created the Well Beyond app to better serve the communities that we provide clean water for in East Africa and it is humbling to see our work recognized. The power of technology is immense, and we are fortunate to be able to use it as a tool to keep water systems up and running for years to come.”
To survive this challenging period, we must fundamentally redesign our approach. This requires a courageous commitment to change from four key stakeholder groups.Read More
A new well, a symbol of hope and health, often becomes a monument to good intentions gone awry - a broken pump handle, a contaminated water source, a system abandoned. But why?Read More
The transformation of Njoguini Primary is nothing short of remarkable. Once on the brink of closure due to a dire water shortage, the school and the surrounding community have blossomed into a thriving hub of growth and...Read More
"Nonprofits constitute over 10% of the U.S. workforce and serve as an essential backstop where government and the private sector fall short.
But the outdated operational norms and funding paradigms that govern our work are no longer sustainable. To survive this challenging period and build a more resilient future, we must fundamentally redesign our approach. This requires an honest assessment and a courageous commitment to change from four key stakeholder groups: funders, nonprofit leaders, corporations and individuals."
Read our founder, Sarah`s, latest Forbes Article at the link in our bio.
#tb to when we completed Ngaremara`s water project in 2023! We are happy to report this project is still going strong, giving reliable clean water to more than 5,000 people. 🎉
“With clean water, my life has changed for the better.” 💙
Veronica is a student at Njoguini Primary School, Kenya, where her favorite subject is English. "It helps me talk to kids in other tribes if our native language is not the same." When she grows up, she hopes to go to university so she can become a nurse and take care of her fellow community members.
Before Well Aware`s involvement in Veronica`s community, another organization had implemented a water system that failed, leaving the entire community without water. Unfortunately, this is the story for thousands of kids like Veronica.
We are happy to report that Veronica has had access to safe, reliable water since 2019. She now has her full focus on studying so she can help others in return. Meet more Faces of Water at the link in our bio!
🤔 Hand pumps vs. deep borehole wells
On the surface, hand pumps appear as a great solution, but the reality is they are only a short-term solution.
Sometimes, there’s just no water underground. So what do we do? We pivot. 🌧️💡
When drilling isn’t an option, we build rainwater harvesting systems designed to last through the dry season, with storage, filtration, and smart planning to keep clean water flowing year-round. Because every community deserves a solution that works and lasts. 💧
Why do so many water projects fail when success is possible?
A staggering statistic circulates in the world of international development: a high percentage of water projects in developing regions fail within a few years of implementation. While the exact figure is debated, the sentiment rings tragically true for countless communities. A new well, a symbol of hope and health, often becomes a monument to good intentions gone awry – a broken pump handle, a contaminated water source, a system abandoned.
This high failure rate is not due to a single cause but a complex interplay of social, economic, and technical challenges. Yet, this narrative of failure isn’t the only story. So, where do so many go wrong, and how does a model like Well Aware’s turn the tide? Click the link in our bio to read more.
Today, we celebrate the #DayoftheAfricanChild.
We admire the strength, brilliance, and potential of all children.
At Well Aware, we’re committed to removing barriers, so children can build the futures they choose.💧 Join us in building that future today at the link in bio.
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#education #opportunities #dreambig #cleanwaterforall #nonprofit
Meet Favour 👋
She dreams of becoming a teacher, just like the ones she admires at school.
At home, Favour helps care for the cows, washes dishes and clothes, and used to walk long distances to fetch water from a river, often leaving school early to do so.
Now, with access to clean water, Favour no longer has to miss class. She`s able to focus on her studies, and her dream of becoming a teacher is closer than ever. 💧📚✨
Learn more about our #FacesofWater at the link in our bio!
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#student #community #teacher #dreams #cleanwater
15 years of clean water. And it all started with one simple question — why?
When a friend asked Sarah for help fundraising for livestock in East Africa, she couldn’t shake a deeper question: Why were the livestock dying so frequently?
Learn more about Well Aware`s origin story on our YouTube page. Link in our bio!
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#founder #womenempowerment #youtube #butterflyeffect #womanfounded
"Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." -
Walt Whitman
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#inspiration #quotes #wellaware #community #happiness
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌍💧
We only get one Earth. Let’s take care of it. When clean water flows, farms flourish 🌾, animals stay healthy 🐄, and communities thrive.
The environment we grow in helps us become who we’re meant to be. So let’s build a world we love, together. 🌱💙
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#waterislife #safewaterforall #community #nature #environmentalists
Things we’re falling for:
✨ Saving lives through clean water
✨ Possibility of global change
✨ Impact & Humanity
What’s on your list? 💧👇
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#impact #globalchange #community #success #innovation
