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Our Approach

What we do

We keep clean water flowing in the most difficult places on Earth.

There are many ways to do that, but the most effective model we’ve found is what we call the “Women’s Well Repair Initiative.” Like the name says, it’s about two things: women, and well-repair. Since 2020, women-led teams have repaired thousands of wells and turned clean water “back on” for over 1,000,000 people. Our partner NGO in South Sudan, the Women's Empowerment Solutions Initiative, will carry on the work for decades to come.

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Vision 2030

Our Priorities

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Clean Water for South Sudan by 2030

We’ve developed a proven model that makes it possible to provide access to clean water for all of South Sudan by 2030—we’re calling it Vision 2030. Between now and then, we will expand the Women’s Well Repair Initiative from two states to ten, ultimately covering all of South Sudan.

This expansion will prioritize:

Sustainability

Women

Efficiency

Mission Accomplished

Women

Now women-led cooperatives support local pump mechanics, giving them the skills and stability to maintain clean water access for generations without relying on outside funding. Locally led cooperatives transfer knowledge and ownership to communities, making well repair reliable over the long term.

This expansion will prioritize:

Sustainability

Women

Efficiency

Mission Accomplished

Women

This expansion will prioritize:

Sustainability

Women

Efficiency

Mission Accomplished

Because solutions are locally-led, knowledge and ownership are transferred to the community level, drastically improving the long-term functionality of wells.

How we’ll get there:

Together, we can ensure clean water reaches every person in South Sudan. We’ve found a way to make the impossible possible. Get in on the mission, so in 2030, we’ll shake hands and say “Mission Accomplished.”

Give to Water is Basic

Fund a family

$7/month

Fund a family

$7/month

Fund a family

$7/month

Fund a new mechanic

$250/month

Fund a new mechanic

$250/month

Fund a new mechanic

$250/month

Launch a new state

$250,000

Launch a new state

$250,000

Launch a new state

$250,000

Give to Water is Basic

Our Priorities

Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.

Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.

Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.
Water
Clean water is the foundation for everything—without it, healthcare fails, schools can’t function, and economies can’t grow. Water is the first step to building a thriving community.
Well Repair
Drilling new wells isn’t enough—wells break. By prioritizing repair and maintenance, we ensure communities have lasting, reliable water access rather than abandoned, non-functional wells.
Women
We believe women are the key to solving the water crisis, which is why we equip them as entrepreneurs to lead well repair businesses—providing clean water while creating jobs and stability in their communities.
Local
Sustainable solutions start within. We invest in local leaders, using community-driven models that empower South Sudanese teams to own and operate their water systems long-term.

Real-Time Repair Tracker

Want to see your support in action? Use our repair tracker to see the most recently repaired wells in real-time. Click the coordinates to find your way there on Google Maps!

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Real-Time Repair Tracker

Want to see your support in action? Use our repair tracker to see the most recently repaired wells in real-time. Click the coordinates to find your way there on Google Maps!

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Location

Households

Well Repair

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See more detailed realtime reports.

Real-Time Repair Tracker

Want to see your support in action? Use our repair tracker to see the most recently repaired wells in real-time. Click the coordinates to find your way there on Google Maps!

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Location

Households

Well Repair

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See more detailed realtime reports.

Stories

The best way to truly understand our impact is to hear the stories the people who have rewritten what is possible. Many of these are women who lead, solve complex problems, and transform their communities—and they’re just getting started.