The Road to Clean Water
Every donation brings us closer to building a water system that opens the door to health, learning and hope.
Cycling Across Borders for Meaningful Change
Lilian is cycling across Europe – from the calm Lakes of the North to the warm shores of Spain – on a journey that unites endurance with purpose. What began as a personal challenge has grown into a mission to support Well Aware’s work in providing sustainable clean water systems to communities in need.
Driven by her passion, education and belief in equal opportunity, Lilian recognises that learning begins with the essentials; and clean water is one of them. Without it, children miss school, communities struggle, and futures are held back. With it, education can flourish, and possibilities expand far beyond the classroom.
Through this bicycle journey, Lilian hopes to connect the privilege of access – to education, to opportunity, to water – with those who are still waiting for it. It’s a reminder that change begins not with grand gestures, but with small, determined steps – or in this case, pedal strokes.
“Water fuels dreams. And dreams are always worth fighting for.” – Lilian Fitzgerald
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64%
Diseases plummet by 64% on average.
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58%
Education increases by 34% on average, and 58% for girls specifically.
Why It Matters
When a community has clean water:
- Kids get to spend their days in school, not walking for miles
- Girls have a chance to chase their dreams instead of carrying heavy water jugs
- Families are healthier, happier, and able to grow food and businesses
Clean water isn’t just survival. It’s opportunity, dignity, and hope.
About Well Aware
Well Aware is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with headquarters in Austin, Texas. They fund and implement lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa.
Well Aware believes their responsibility to their partner communities goes far beyond the drilling of a hole. Nearly 50% of water projects in Africa fail, often within the first year. 100% of Well Aware’s water systems work and they last because of realistic, responsible planning and collaboration. Their partner communities are motivated, organized, and prepared communities who need only sustainable clean water to kick-start their success. That’s why Well Aware adapts each project according to the community’s specific needs and collaborates with local leaders to ensure the water system’s long-term success.
