WE FOCUS ON BUILDING CLEAN DRINKING WATER SOURCES
Access to safe and proximate sources of clean water is a basic necessity of life. Without water, there is no life. Unsafe drinking water may cause serious disease and even death, particularly among young children. We build wells, rainwater harvesting tanks, and natural spring water protection systems in regions of developing countries where consumption of contaminated water is the only option.
WE PROVIDE SAFE SANITATION SITES AND HYGIENE EDUCATION
Clean water is one element of a comprehensive approach that also includes safe and accessible sanitation sites and school- and community-based education on essential hygiene practices. This three element model – clean water; sanitation; hygiene – optimizes health and well-being outcomes in our targeted communities.
WE WORK WITH RELIABLE LOCAL PARTNERS
Our strong relationship with “on the ground” organizations with local knowledge and expertise ensures we address community identified needs and priorities. This approach supports engagement in the planning and implementation of projects, respecting local traditions, ideas, and beliefs. We provide funding to our partners to build clean water and sanitation sites, and help in the delivery of hygiene education.
WE EMPOWER PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES FOR LASTING RESULTS
Mobilized and engaged communities are vital to ensuring sustainability and long-term results. Village and school-based committees are established and trained to manage and maintain their clean water sources and sanitation sites. This includes training of well maintenance technicians and the development of expertise to deliver ongoing hygiene education initiatives.
WE CONCENTRATE OUR WORK IN STRATEGIC REGIONS
We strategically and uniquely focus our work in the rural and most remote areas of the poorest countries in a concentrated region; this ensures that we are leaving no communities behind. We work in a small number of countries in close proximity to one another, such as the case in East and West Africa. This approach allows us to work more efficiently — cost-effectively building water and sanitation projects, facilitating collaboration with regional and local partners, and the monitoring of our impact.
INSPIRING INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
Here at Ryan’s Well, we like to believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. By telling Ryan’s story, and empowering engagement and action, we create opportunities to contribute to the work that we do.
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With your support, we can continue to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education to people who need it most.
