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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
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

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
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
An Interview With Our Very Own “Maji Man”, Mike Mutuku!

Many of you know and love Mike Mutuku, our Director of Programs in Kenya. In this blog, we dive into Mike’s “Why?”- his passions, his experiences, and what led him to be the “Maji Man” we all get to call “friend” today.Read More

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

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
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
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
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
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
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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