Turning on the tap is something most people do without a second thought. But for millions of people around the world, safe water is an exhausting daily battle. You can change a life today.
globally still lack access to safe drinking water.1
1,100 Children
under the age of 5 die every single day from preventable diseases caused by contaminated water.2
250 Million hours
are spent by women and girls every day just walking to collect water, forcing girls to miss school and trapping entire families in a cycle of poverty.3
Clean water is the starting point to break the cycle of poverty. When Convoy of Hope brings sustainable water solutions to a village, the impact ripples across five vital areas:
Health: Deadly waterborne illnesses like cholera and typhoid lose their grip, creating safer, cleaner environments for children to grow up.
Education: Schools with water see attendance skyrocket. Girls no longer drop out because they gain the basic dignity of resources to help manage their menstrual cycle.
Food Security: Every single nutritious school meal we serve requires water, giving kids the energy they need to stay in school and learn.
Women’s Empowerment: Instead of spending hours carrying heavy jerry cans, mothers gain their time back to start small businesses, support their families, and achieve financial independence.
Agriculture: Water unlocks dry, barren land. Families can irrigate crops and protect livestock through harsh droughts, transitioning from emergency relief to self-reliance.
Convoy of Hope does not just drill a well and walk away. We partner with communities to build sustainable, locally led infrastructure:
Our Process
1
Partner
We collaborate directly with local leaders, schools, and churches to ensure long-term community trust.
2
Plan
Local technical experts and hydrologists assess the land to determine the safest, most reliable solution.
3
Build
We work alongside local teams to drill boreholes, install solar-powered pumps, and lay pipelines.
4
Train
We resource and train local water committees to maintain and repair infrastructures so the clean water keeps flowing for generations.
Jonathan is an 11-year-old boy living in Tanzania. He routinely goes all day without a single drop of water. On the days water is available, he walks up to 12 kilometres each way through dangerous territory where wild animals roam, guiding donkeys to load heavy jerry cans. Worst of all, the water makes his stomach hurt, but it is all his family has.
“I don’t drink water every day. We don’t have water three days a week.”
–Jonathan
Kikama’s New Life
When Kikama was seven years old, she spent her days hauling green, contaminated water from forest streams shared with livestock, causing severe sickness that forced her to miss school. Five years ago, Convoy of Hope brought clean water directly to her school and village. Today, Kikama is 11, attends class every day, and dreams of becoming a doctor.
“Our life has changed a lot after getting water at school… everything is going so, so well after getting water.”
