How We Work
How We Work
How We Work
Change takes innovation and collaboration
Change takes innovation and collaboration
We provide high quality water projects that utilize advanced engineering and technology wherever possible to maintain a high standard of uniquely contextualized service for the communities we serve.
But more than that, we are intentional about remaining open-minded and embracing new ideas, because we know the best way now may not be the best way tomorrow. The way we get there might look different from one community to another.
No matter the project, we work to embrace the most efficient, high-quality approach so that we can facilitate the best long-term outcomes for the people we serve. We also welcome collaboration for the same reason, knowing that while we certainly have a deep well of expertise, we can learn from one another’s unique experiences and perspectives.
Change takes innovation and collaboration
Change takes innovation and collaboration
We provide high quality water projects that utilize advanced engineering and technology wherever possible to maintain a high standard of uniquely contextualized service for the communities we serve.
But more than that, we are intentional about remaining open-minded and embracing new ideas, because we know the best way now may not be the best way tomorrow. The way we get there might look different from one community to another.
No matter the project, we work to embrace the most efficient, high-quality approach so that we can facilitate the best long-term outcomes for the people we serve. We also welcome collaboration for the same reason, knowing that while we certainly have a deep well of expertise, we can learn from one another’s unique experiences and perspectives.
Well maintenance is essential to our work
Well maintenance is essential to our work
Reliable water requires monitoring and maintenance. For water to be reliable, it has to be consistently accessible. This requires ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure water points are functioning properly long after implementation.
Many organizations only focus on implementation, which means wells are often left broken or abandoned later on, and communities are left even more devastated. We refuse to let this happen. We work toward sustainability by ensuring quality ongoing maintenance, even for systems installed prior to our involvement. This is evident in the fact that our water point functionality rate is 90%, compared to the sector average of 60%.
Local leaders establish healthy habits and routines
Local leaders establish healthy habits and routines
Access to safe, reliable water is only the beginning to establishing long-term change. That’s why we invest in knowledge as much as we do technology. The most important way we do this is by partnering with local community leaders to become WASH facilitators.
WASH is an acronym that stands for water access, sanitation, and hygiene. When these three disciplines are effectively implemented, WASH-related diseases are significantly decreased. These community facilitators go door-to-door to teach friends, neighbors, and families about the importance of ongoing sanitation and hygiene practices.
These facilitators are provided with a follow-up plan to help households achieve certified “healthy home” status, which in turn inspires others in the community to do the same.
