Our mission and Purpose

The mission of Wells of Life is simple: Build 1,000 wells in 10 years for the people of East Africa. Our goal is to solve the water dilemma one well at a time, in a collaborative effort between compassionate individuals, like you and I, who make a commitment and provide the opportunity to help the people of East Africa receive clean, sanitary water.

We have seen how a well empowers the members of the community with hope for the future. We provide the opportunity for children, especially girls, to have access to education by reducing the time required to collect water.

We will make a difference, inspire change, and transform communities. We will change the future.

Quick Facts

  • One in six people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water.
  • Water makes up 70% of the earth, but 1.1 billion people lack access to safe water supplies.
  • According to the U.N., a child dies from waterborne diseases every 15 seconds.
  • In East Africa, water-related disease kills 1 in 4 children who die before the age of 5.
  • 70% of East African hospital visits are caused by unsafe drinking water.
  • Women and children walk an average of three miles a day to fetch water.
  • Women in Africa and Asia carry the U.S. luggage allowance (44 pounds) of water on their heads..
  • The average U.S. home uses 100 gallons of water each day; an African family uses about five gallons of water each day.