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DAFs Were Meant To Move Money, So Why Do They Keep Acting Like Banks?
While they were created to make giving easier and more strategic, for many nonprofits, DAFs are starting to feel like well-padded parking lots for generosity.Read More
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The Future Of Nonprofits Is Dignity, Not Charity
I've lost count of how many broken hand pumps I have seen in East Africa, rusting reminders of a charity model that valued speed and low price-point over sustainability.Read More
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When the Drill Ran Dry: What We Learned from Our First and Only Dry Well
In 2021, after more than a decade of drilling reliable water wells across East Africa, Well Aware faced something we had never experienced before: a dry borehole. And it was not just any project.Read More
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Turning Pages into Progress: P&T Knitwear Supports Well Aware with 20% of Sales During World Water Week
Well Aware is thrilled to announce a special World Water Week partnership with P&T Knitwear, a family-owned independent bookstore in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.Read More
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Well Aware Named Finalist in 2025 .ORG Impact Awards
One of 35 innovative, mission-driven changemakers selected from nearly 3,000 applicants across more than 120 countries.Read More
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From Burnout To Belief: Reclaiming Purpose In The Nonprofit World
Across the social sector, burnout is a quiet epidemic. The urgent global needs haven’t changed. But the energy around solving them often has.Read More
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What Does It Mean to Be in The Village?
Behind every donation is a story, a reason, and a heart that chose to show up — and we’re honored to share the stories of three of our Village members with you.Read More
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Why is Empowering Rural Communities through Technology Critical?
As we adapt smart water systems for rural contexts, we must confront a critical truth: technology alone doesn't guarantee impact.Read More
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The Human Side of Community Development
Through empathy, innovation, and action, we don’t just deliver water, we deliver dignity, health, and hope.Read More
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The Nonprofit Sector Is At A Breaking Point; It’s Time For A New Playbook
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
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Why Do So Many Water Projects Fail When Success is Possible?
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
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How does clean water impact menstrual hygiene?
Access to clean and safe water is critical for managing menstruation hygienically and confidently. But, how exactly are clean water and menstrual hygiene connected?Read More
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Njoguini’s New Standard for Success
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