We are Well Aware

We fund and implement lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa. To date, we continue to maintain a 100% success rate across all 130+ water projects, compared with the industry average of 40%.

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We are Well Aware

We fund and implement lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa. To date, we continue to maintain a 100% success rate across all 130+ water projects, compared with the industry average of 40%.

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It takes a Village.

Together, we have the power to create a world where every human has access to the basic right of clean water.

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The Well Beyond App by Well Aware Receives Coveted Anthem Award

“We are incredibly honored to have been named an Anthem Award winner in the Responsible Technology category. We created the Well Beyond app to better serve the communities that we provide clean water for in East Africa and it is humbling to see our work recognized. The power of technology is immense, and we are fortunate to be able to use it as a tool to keep water systems up and running for years to come.”

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller

Our Company Partners aren’t just sponsors, they’re teammates in impact. From funding clean water systems to engaging employees in global change, their support helps our mission to be more efficient and effective.

When business and purpose align, communities thrive.

Learn more at the link in our bio!
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💧 Clean water is just the beginning.
The real magic? It’s in the people.

At Well Aware, we work with communities - listening first, designing together, and building systems that last because they`re locally led.

This is what sustainable impact looks like. 🙌🏾

Read Yvonne`s latest blog that dives into our newest, fee-for-service initiative at the link in our bio.
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Most water projects fail. Ours don’t.

When Sarah saw that firsthand, she knew something had to change, so she started Well Aware. This is how we do water differently. 💧
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Access to clean water is just the beginning. The real power comes from the skills communities gain to keep it flowing.

Through our WASH trainings, young people learn how to maintain water systems, promote hygiene, and protect their health - skills that empower them to lead and build stronger communities.

This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we’re proud to see young leaders turning what they’ve learned into real change, one drop at a time.
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🌍 #WorldPopulationDay reminds us that as the world grows, so does the need for sustainable solutions, especially when it comes to clean water. 💧

Today, we’re celebrating two things at the heart of everything we do: innovation and community. We work hand-in-hand with local leaders to design smart, lasting clean water solutions that truly fit each community’s needs.

Real progress happens when we build it together.
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"Nonprofits constitute over 10% of the U.S. workforce and serve as an essential backstop where government and the private sector fall short.

But the outdated operational norms and funding paradigms that govern our work are no longer sustainable. To survive this challenging period and build a more resilient future, we must fundamentally redesign our approach. This requires an honest assessment and a courageous commitment to change from four key stakeholder groups: funders, nonprofit leaders, corporations and individuals."

Read our founder, Sarah`s, latest Forbes Article at the link in our bio.
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#tb to when we completed Ngaremara`s water project in 2023! We are happy to report this project is still going strong, giving reliable clean water to more than 5,000 people. 🎉 ...

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“With clean water, my life has changed for the better.” 💙

Veronica is a student at Njoguini Primary School, Kenya, where her favorite subject is English. "It helps me talk to kids in other tribes if our native language is not the same." When she grows up, she hopes to go to university so she can become a nurse and take care of her fellow community members.

Before Well Aware`s involvement in Veronica`s community, another organization had implemented a water system that failed, leaving the entire community without water. Unfortunately, this is the story for thousands of kids like Veronica.

We are happy to report that Veronica has had access to safe, reliable water since 2019. She now has her full focus on studying so she can help others in return. Meet more Faces of Water at the link in our bio!
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🤔 Hand pumps vs. deep borehole wells

On the surface, hand pumps appear as a great solution, but the reality is they are only a short-term solution.
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Sometimes, there’s just no water underground. So what do we do? We pivot. 🌧️💡

When drilling isn’t an option, we build rainwater harvesting systems designed to last through the dry season, with storage, filtration, and smart planning to keep clean water flowing year-round. Because every community deserves a solution that works and lasts. 💧
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Why do so many water projects fail when success is possible?

A staggering statistic circulates in the world of international development: a high percentage of water projects in developing regions fail within a few years of implementation. While the exact figure is debated, the sentiment rings tragically true for countless communities. 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.

This high failure rate is not due to a single cause but a complex interplay of social, economic, and technical challenges. Yet, this narrative of failure isn’t the only story. So, where do so many go wrong, and how does a model like Well Aware’s turn the tide? Click the link in our bio to read more.
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Today, we celebrate the #DayoftheAfricanChild.
We admire the strength, brilliance, and potential of all children.

At Well Aware, we’re committed to removing barriers, so children can build the futures they choose.💧 Join us in building that future today at the link in bio.
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#education #opportunities #dreambig #cleanwaterforall #nonprofit
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