Our Work
785 million people lack basic access to clean and safe drinking water. We're on a mission to change that.
Solution-Agnostic Approach
Our partners take existing water sources, terrain, and population into account when choosing a water solution. From household Biosand Filters to piped systems that stretch for miles, we work to make sure we're funding the most appropriate solution for each community.
Easy access to clean water means education, income and health - especially for women and kids. We believe that sustainable work is locally-led. Along with implementing community-owned water projects, our local partners help facilitate comprehensive water, sanitation, and hygiene programming to protect everyone's long-term health.
Water Solutions We Fund
Hand-dug Wells
Skilled laborers dig up to 15 meters by hand to reach aquifers below.
Drilled Wells
A drilling team drills deep into the earth to reach fresh aquifers.
Rainwater Catchments
Gutters on rooftops direct the flow of rainfall into a sanitary holding tank.
Gravity Fed Systems
The force of gravity feeds water into a community from an elevated source.
Piped Systems
Networks of pipes supply water to different community tap stands.
Water Purification Systems
Installed treatment systems remove contaminants from existing systems.
BioSand Filters
Layers of sand and micro bacterial film filter out contaminants.
Spring Protections
A system captures and safely stores pure water from a natural spring.
How We Work
Eight out of ten people without access to improved water sources live in rural areas. From the start, that's where we've focused our efforts. We work with carefully-chosen local partner organizations to bring clean water to remote areas with the greatest needs and most vulnerable populations.
Planning
Our local partners select water point locations based on a variety of factors like geography, assessment of need, community participation, and long-term sustainability.
Implementation
In addition to the construction process, local partners spend months establishing community buy-in, promoting safe hygiene practices, and building water committee capacity to manage projects.
Post-Implementation
To ensure that water continues to flow for years to come, we empower local leaders, use strong operations and maintenance structures, collect data on specific WASH indicators, and implement innovative sensor technology.
Projects to be funded by 2030
People will be served
African Countries