Well Aware: Where there’s a will, there’s a well!
Well Aware is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2006 to provide life-saving water for those who have none. We are a grassroots group reaching out globally for a solution to the suffering caused by water scarcity in parts of East Africa.
We have recently grown to accommodate the construction of a greater number of water systems per year, more thorough oversight and due diligence, and more sustainable and realistic solutions on a case-by-case basis for each community in which we work.
Every community in which we are privileged to work has submitted a project proposal to Well Aware, which our Board of Directors has approved. While we are unable to service every community that seeks our assistance, we also work with Kenyan individuals to improve and/or build upon their proposals for our approval. We have found that it is necessary to know that each community is thoroughly invested in helping us help them, to ensure a self-sustaining community when our initial work there is complete.
We work with carefully selected and approved nonprofit partners who add great value and sustainability to each community we serve in various other areas of needs that are specific to each area.
All of our public donations go directly toward out water projects, and the Kenyan community members contribute significantly in the planning, preparation, construction, funding and upkeep of these projects.
Our Solution and Scope
The water systems that Well Aware is now constructing will service tens of thousands of people for their lifetimes. After fully assessing each area, we determine the most practical and lasting solution, which will be a water well (borehole or hand-dug), rain water collection sytem or pipeline from a nearby natural spring.
We are well aware that our responsibility to the communities in which we work goes far beyond the driilling of a hole. Over 60% of existing water wells in Kenya are currently not working due to NGO neglect. Our project planning and budgeting includes life-time technical support, community oversight and development consultation. In the event that Well Aware is to ever dissolve, funds for these purposes will be placed in trust for each community.
Beginning in the autumn of 2010, we are focussing on more impactful projects in conjunction with representatives of other local nonprofits also working in Kenya with expertise in additional community needs, so that we can make real and lasting changes in the areas we work. After we have provided water, we will implement training and aid in education, health and sanitation, community development and job training and placement.
Visit our Parners Page for information on the nonprofits assisting Well Aware.
Well Aware does not discriminate on the basis of religious, tribal, political or any other affiliation. We are a humanitarian organization serving those who needs us.
For a nominal amount per person, we can provide clean, safe drinking water for generations to come.
You can help and support for our projects in many ways, including:
- Participating in our annual Shower Strike
- Purchasing Maasai jewelry for water well fundraising from our website
- Purchasing “Donation Gifts” and other Well Aware products from our website
- Volunteering for our various awareness and fundraising activities
- Donating directly on our website
- Sponsoring our events
- Telling everyone you know about this cause!
For more information, or to help today, please contact Well Aware at: 512.322.0004 or relief@wellawareworld.org, 12 Kern Ramble, Austin, TX 78722, www.wellawareworld.org.
Water
- 1 in 6 people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water.
- In rural Africa, children walk all day to return with only unsanitary water, preventing them from going to school.
- Every 15 seconds, a child in Africa dies from water-born disease.
- For children under 5 years old, illness from unsanitary water is the leading cause of death.
- 88% of all disease in Africa results from unsafe drinking water.
- Girls as young as 8 years old are sold into marriage in exchange for food and water so their families can survive.
- The Kenyan government has declared a state of emergency but has yet to implement any relief.
