We build wells, sanitation systems, and water education programs for communities without reliable access to clean water.
That's nearly 1 in 10 people on Earth. They walk hours for water that isn't safe to drink. Children miss school. Parents miss work. Diseases that shouldn't exist still take lives.
But this isn't a problem without a solution. It's a problem without enough funding. A well costs $8,000. It serves 200 people for 20 years. That's $2 per person, per year.
The water crisis is not a technology problem. It's a logistics and funding problem — and both are solvable.
Clean water is only the beginning. Lasting change needs infrastructure, education, and local ownership.
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We drill deep-bore wells and install hand pumps, solar systems, and storage tanks with local contractors — ensuring every system lasts decades, not months.
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Clean water without sanitation isn't enough. We build latrines, handwashing stations, and run hygiene training with community health workers.
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We train local water committees to maintain systems, manage funds, and teach water safety — so communities keep their own water flowing.
Every dollar goes directly toward building and maintaining water systems. Choose an amount and see exactly what it does.
We publish a full financial report every quarter. Here's the breakdown.
Before the well, Amara woke at 4am to fetch water. Now she's the top of her class — and dreaming of medical school.
Five years after our well was drilled, it's still working at full capacity — maintained by trained locals, not outside staff.
When a village got safe, private latrines, everything changed for the girls who used to stay home during their periods.
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Yes. Wellspring is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 47-2381904). You'll receive a tax receipt by email immediately after donating.
87 cents of every dollar goes directly to program work — building wells, installing sanitation, and running education. The rest covers essential operations and fundraising.
Yes — for gifts of $5,000 or more, you can direct your funds to a specific country. Smaller gifts go to wherever the need is greatest at the time.
Every well includes a 5-year maintenance plan. We train local committees to handle routine care, and we monitor remotely with sensors where possible. 94% of our wells are still functioning after 5 years.
Yes, anytime. One email or click in your donor portal and it's cancelled — no questions, no retention calls.
Absolutely — and we highly recommend it. Many employers match donations 1:1 or even 2:1. Check with your HR team, or email us and we'll help.
That's less than a cup of coffee. And it changes everything for someone, somewhere, for the next 20 years.