CL E A N WAT E R FOR L IFE .
2016 YEAR IN REVIEW
Dear Friends, 2016 has been a record-setting year for Well Aware as we continue our mission to implement sustainable clean water solutions for East African communities and change lives forever. With your help, we have now provided clean water to more than 145,000 people. Last summer, we traveled to Kenya with filmmakers, photographers, and musicians to construct new clean water projects. These artists developed Well Aware’s first mini-documentary, detailing our trip to Kenya and the impact we have on partner communities. The film premiered at the Lone Star Film Festival and is bringing even more awareness to our mission. Your support is invaluable to the work we do. We deeply appreciate your generosity, and without you, the increase in the number of lives impacted this year would not have been possible. Your individual impact is deeply felt by both the Well Aware team and our communities in East Africa. With Deep Gratitude,
Sarah Evans Founder and Executive Director Well Aware
2016 Highlights • Have now provided clean water to more than 145,000 people • Awarded top ratings by Guidestar and GreatNonprofits • Recognized by the New York Times, Toyota, USA Today, Austin Business Journal, Austin Woman Magazine, MariaShriver.com, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN • Invited to speak for Populate Wall Street, U.S. Embassy Islamabad, the Texas Governor’s Export Summit, the U.S.Africa Business Expo, and the National Charity League • Featured in our own mini-documentary that is selected to premier at the Lone Star Film Festival • Selected to pilot new kiosk technology in Kenya that could revolutionize rural clean water access • Named a 2016 Toyota Mother of Invention for innovative work impacting the global community • Launched our first water project in Tanzania
How We’re Spending
Impact On Communities
Forecasted 2016 Operations: 9% Fundraising: 10% Projects: 81%
Impact On Lives CUMULATIVE LIVES IMPACTED 2012-2016
COST PER PERSON 2012-2016
2012
21,800
2012
$12.24
2013
34,800
2013
$23.85
2014
73,800
2014
$7.44
2015
103,800
2015
$8.67
2016
145,800
2016
$11.67
Where We Are TOT
OLTINGA
AREMET DAABA EXT.
ALAMACH
MARUKU
EMINING
DAABA
EXROCK
KITHOKA
NYAKIO
KELELWA
BONDENI
MUTHUINI
KIMANGU AMBONI
KIGURU
NDOLVOINI
METTA
MITHINI
MAAI MAHIU
SONGOLIO NDABIBI IRBAAN
TANIA
NKOILALE EXT.
IMALE
NDATANI
MBITINI
MUTAKI TOT
KALIINI
NAMANGA
Before & After NDABIBI, KENYA
ALAMACH, KENYA
TOT, KENYA
DAABA, KENYA
What People Have Said About Us in 2016 “We are very thankful for the borehole you have sunk for us because now we have clean water that will make our bodies healthy. Truly, we appreciate your support because you have made Ndatani shine in the community. We were carrying water from our homes, and now we are enjoying pure water.” - Kasyaki, Kenyan Student “Well Aware changes everything for the people of the communities they work with. We were able to visit a community that has now had clean water for 4 years because of Well Aware. There are now multiple school buildings, a clinic, health has dramatically improved, and all the children are getting an education. Well Aware does the most with every donor dollar to have the greatest impact on their partner communities and I was able to see first hand the massive difference they are making in the lives of so many. This nonprofit exceeds all expectations with their truly life-changing work.” - Kareece, Volunteer “Well Aware is an AMAZING organization. Unlike other water charities, Well Aware’s wells actually work, and they stay working! They are making such an impact in communities.” - Clean Water Professional “I have worked with Well Aware the past two years in Kenya as their photographer. They ARE their mission statement. They provide innovative and sustainable solutions to water scarcity and contamination in Africa by funding and implementing lifesaving water systems that drive economic development and build self-sufficient communities.” - Greg, International Photographer “The dedication to sustainability of their projects is what makes them stand apart. This is how all nonprofits should be run!” - Donor
S E E A L L O F W E L L A WA R E ’ S R E V I E W S A N D T O P - R A T E D S T A T U S O N G R E A T N O N P R O F I T S ’ W E B S I T E .
With 81% of every dollar going directly to program services, every investment in Well Aware catalyzes permanent change for the lives of children, mothers, fathers, families and entire communities. Make a donation of any amount. 100% of your donation is tax deductible. In return, you will receive a receipt for tax purposes, a subscription to Well Aware’s newsletter, updates on our progress, proof that you are making global impact, and that awesome warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you know you have given someone hope.
By Phone: 512.200.7312
By Check: Please make checks payable to: Well Aware 3751 Far West Blvd., PMB 229 Austin, TX 78731 USA
Online: Donate online today at wellawareworld.org
If you have any questions, please contact me directly at 512.431.1679 or
[email protected]. Thank you for your gift!
