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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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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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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 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 affect human health?
On World Health Day, it's important to remember that access to clean water is vital for sustaining health.Read More
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15 Years of Clean “Maji”
As the founder of Well Aware, I don’t take enough time to look back and appreciate the incredible impact we have made in the past 15 years. As a driven and passionate team, our focus is always on how we can be better and doRead More
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International Day of the Girl: Visions for the Future
Today, on International Day of the Girl, we come together to reflect on the potential of the 1.1 billion girls worldwide, and their vision for the future. Read More
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Trapped Charitable Dollars: Are DAFs Leaving Nonprofits Behind?
In recent years, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have become a popular vehicle for charitable giving. While the intention behind DAFs is noble, they have also quietly become a controversial issue in the nonprofit world.Read More
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World Mental Health Day: My Story
Tell someone you’re thankful for them today. The world so desperately needs to heal. I'm Yvonne Murugi and I didn't hear the words, "I love you" until I was 25.Read More
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Igniting Change Podcast: Tapping into Sustainable Water Solutions with Well Aware
In this episode, Sarah Evans speaks on how technology can be a game-changer in creating sustainable solutions for water scarcity issues, the importance of passion in driving change, and more.Read More
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International Women’s Day: “Who Will Change the World if Not Us?”
In the vast expanses of Northern Kenya lies Chorora, a region characterized by its scarcity of resources. Mesret Endale, a resilient woman from this region and Well Aware’s Project Manager, knows these challenges intimately.Read More