Category: Impact Stories

EWfE Partners with the University of Environment and Sustainable Development to Mark World Water Day

  As part of activities marking this year’s World Water Day, Easy Water for Everyone (EWfE), in partnership with the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), held a student workshop on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Multipurpose Auditorium on the university’s Somanya campus in Ghana’s Eastern Region. This marked the first collaboration of its kind between the two institutions. Held under the theme, “Gender Implications of Investing in Last-Mile Rural Water Systems,” the workshop brought together faculty and students from the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and the School of Sustainable Development. In his presentation, EWfE Chief Operating Officer Harrison Matti emphasized that investing in rural water systems is also an investment in women’s empowerment, since women make up the majority of beneficiaries. “Access to clean water gives women far more than a basic necessity. It creates pathways to better health, restores dignity, and expands the freedom to pursue economic opportunity. That is the change our mission seeks to advance, especially in Africa, where societal norms often place limitations on women,” he said. Drawing from EWfE’s work in Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda, Harrison also highlighted both the challenges and the successes of working in last-mile rural water systems. He noted that the greatest joy lies in seeing the impact on society’s most vulnerable, especially women, children, older adults, and persons with disabilities. Key takeaways from the workshop: Investing in rural water systems has strong gender implications, especially for women in last-mile communities. Bringing clean water closer to homes helps reduce hardship and expand health, dignity, and livelihood opportunities. EWfE’s field experience across Africa shows that clean water interventions can create measurable social impact. Collaboration between EWfE and UESD highlighted the value of linking academic learning with practical development challenges. The workshop reinforced the importance of student volunteerism and experiential learning in building future leaders for sustainable development. The event reflected the spirit of World Water Day 2026: Water and Gender, emphasizing that where water flows, equality grows. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Daniel Ofori Minkah, Head of Community Engagement and Innovations Unit at UESD, commended EWfE for the partnership. He noted that the collaboration adds value to the university’s flagship Community-Based Experiential Learning (CoBEL) program, which sends students into surrounding communities for fieldwork as part of their academic training. He added that the practical knowledge shared during the workshop would equip students with a deeper understanding of the impact of clean water. EWfE Digital Marketing Lead Benjamin Boateng also encouraged students to embrace volunteerism while in school as a way to gain practical experience and stand out professionally. “Volunteerism gives you the chance to build practical, real-world experience that sets you apart and prepares you for success in your career,” he said. The workshop strongly reflects the official global theme for World Water Day 2026, “Water and Gender,” under the campaign message “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows.” The campaign centers women and girls in water solutions and highlights the role of safe water and sanitation in advancing gender equality.

“Stronger Alliances, Stronger Water Solutions — Harrison Matti”

  At the 2026 Beyond the Pipe Forum, organized by Safe Water Network in Accra on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝗘𝗪𝗳𝗘), delivered a compelling message to the water sector and the global donor community: nonprofits must form stronger alliances when applying for grants to scale lasting solutions. Speaking on the topic “𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀,” Harrison drew on EWfE’s 10 years of experience working in last-mile communities to emphasize that, as the global donor landscape continues to shrink, financing challenges become even more critical for nonprofits seeking to scale up. He noted that while partnerships with district assemblies have helped bridge part of the financing gap, more must be done, especially in operations and maintenance (O&M) and long-term sustainability. He also urged NGOs to move beyond siloed approaches and pursue grants through strategic alliances. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀: 🔹 Alliances strengthen collective impact by combining expertise and implementation capacity. 🔹 Collaboration builds donor confidence by demonstrating stronger credibility and shared accountability. 🔹 Partnerships improve efficiency by allowing organizations to share resources and solutions. 🔹 Financing remains a major challenge as safe water enterprises move from the pilot stage to expansion. 🔹 Water quality regulation remains a gap in the service delivery value chain and requires greater attention. The forum, held under the theme “𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁,” brought together sector leaders and practitioners to reflect on lessons related to performance, cost, coordination, and operational risk. For global donors seeking sustainable and scalable impact, Harrison’s message was clear: supporting collaboration among nonprofits is not optional. It is essential.

World Kidney Day: Turning Kidney Care into Community Care

  When people think about kidney health, they often think about hospitals, dialysis machines, medication, and specialist care. Far fewer think first about water. Yet water is one of the most important foundations of kidney health. On World Kidney Day, that connection deserves far more attention, especially in communities where access to clean water is still a daily struggle. The kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste, balancing fluids, regulating minerals, and supporting the body’s overall health. When people repeatedly consume unsafe water or suffer from recurrent water-related illnesses, the body is subjected to avoidable strain. In children, the consequences can be especially severe. Frequent diarrhea and dehydration can quickly become life-threatening, while long-term exposure to poor water conditions can weaken health and reduce quality of life. In this sense, clean water is not only a matter of thirst or convenience. It is a matter of protection, prevention, and survival. That is why clean water should be recognized for what it truly is: kidney care and healthcare. At EWfE, we are committed to bringing safe drinking water to isolated villages that often lack electricity and adequate sanitation. In communities where conventional infrastructure is difficult or impossible to build, EWfE offers an innovative, practical solution with the NUF500 water purification technology. The NUF500 is designed to filter contaminated water from unsafe local sources, turning it into clean, safe drinking water. What makes this especially unique is that the system is built for places where the power supply is limited or nonexistent. The credibility of this work is strengthened by the leadership of Dr. Nathan W. Levin, President of EWfE. Dr. Levin is a distinguished nephrologist with a special interest in dialysis and a long record of leadership in medicine. His career has included service as Professor of Medicine at the University of Michigan, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, leading the Division of Nephrology at Henry Ford Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, and co-founding the Renal Research Institute, LLC. That matters. When a leader with such extensive experience in kidney medicine stands behind a clean water initiative, it reinforces public confidence in the importance and quality of the solution being delivered. Dr. Levin understands better than most how closely water and health are connected. His professional life has been devoted to kidney care, and that background lends added weight to EWfE’s commitment to producing water safe for human consumption. His leadership bridges medicine and humanitarian service in a way that is both rare and powerful. World Kidney Day is therefore not only a moment to discuss treatment. It is also a moment to highlight prevention. It is a time to remember that protecting the kidneys begins long before a patient reaches a clinic. It begins with what people drink every day. It begins with whether a mother can give her child safe water. It begins with whether a village has a reliable source of purified water for drinking and handwashing. The message of World Kidney Day should be clear: protecting kidney health is not only the work of hospitals and specialists. It is also the work of clean-water solutions, public-health action, and community support. When we invest in safe water, we are investing in healthier kidneys, healthier families, and healthier futures. Clean water is life. Clean water is prevention. Clean water is kidney care.

WHEN WATER MOVES CLOSER, WOMEN BREATHE AGAIN

  At 46, the fish smoker in Tomefa has learned to measure life in time and strength. Before our intervention, her mornings often began with an exhausting walk to the Densu River to fetch polluted water. It was not just tiring, it was also very risky. 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱. With the Gravity Water Station (GWS) now within walking distance, she no longer loses precious time to the exhausting trip to the river. The time she once spent fetching unsafe water has now been reclaimed for what matters most. She has more time for household chores, more time to rest, and more time to care for her children. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿. Our intervention is changing the lives of women. For her, clean water is not just a convenience. It is relief, opportunity, and a better rhythm of life in her community.

When you meet the last mile, you never see life the same again

https://youtu.be/gc5kUyCe7fI When you meet the last mile, you never see life the same again. She wasn’t too sure what to expect. But what happened next became an adventure she will never forget, one that changed her perspective about humanity forever. Meet Shonna Levin, granddaughter of EWfE’s co-founders. Last year, she joined Dr. Nathan W. Levin and Linda L. Donald, alongside our Ghana team, to visit last-mile communities where clean water is not just needed, it is a long-awaited relief. What she saw was not just a story. It was real life. What she felt was not just sympathy. It was something deeper. In this video, Shonna shares the moment that made it all real and why she will never forget the experience. Watch here: https://youtu.be/gc5kUyCe7fI If this story moves you, do not just watch. Partner, advocate, donate, and help make clean water a reality for more last-mile communities. Donate now: https://easywaterforeveryone.org/donate

World NGO Day

  World NGO Day is a global salute to the tireless, compassionate work NGOs do every day to confront poverty and inequality. Today, we celebrate not only organizations, but the shared vision that unites us: a better world and a happier hashtag#humanity. Here at Easy Water for Everyone (EWfE), that vision is made practical through one of life’s most basic needs: clean, safe water. In many hard-to-reach communities, the lack of potable water does more than create inconvenience. It fuels illness, steals time and productivity, disrupts education, and deepens the cycle of poverty. EWfE exists to bring safe drinking water closer to the people who need it most, especially in last-mile communities where support is often limited, and progress is slowed by distance and resource constraints. Through community-centered solutions, we have seen how access to clean water can restore dignity, protect health, and unlock opportunities. Follow us and share our stories with family and friends.

A QUEEN MOTHER’S VOICE

𝗔 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵, and in the Ada East island communities of Ghana. In this testimonial video, the Queen Mother reflects on how our intervention has impacted her community. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗪𝗳𝗘 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, championing clean water awareness and encouraging community ownership and use of safe water solutions. 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/eaX3Cpv Please watch, listen, and share.

Celebrating Chocolate Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIvgP2Mysg8 While hashtag#chocolate brings joy to millions, the villages behind it often face serious water challenges. hashtag#Children miss school because of waterborne diseases. hashtag#Women spend hours caring for sick children and the aged instead of building livelihoods. This reality is neither distant nor abstract. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁. 💧 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dpyPRrcJ Support us in expanding our reach and bringing clean water to these villages so children, families, and entire communities can thrive. Your donation helps install filtration devices, support maintenance, and fund solar pumps. 🌍 Help us bring clean water to more remote cocoa-growing communities in hashtag#Africa. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀: https://lnkd.in/dSVud4MS Like, share, and subscribe to see more life-changing stories from these villages.

BEHIND EVERY SWEET CHOCOLATE

  Have you ever stopped to wonder where your chocolate really begins? It starts in real cocoa-growing villages, where families work tirelessly to produce the beans that sweeten the world. Yet in many of these same communities, access to clean and safe drinking water remains a daily struggle. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀. This #ValentinesDay, we’re taking you behind the scenes to reveal what it truly takes to bring clean water to a cocoa-growing community in Ghana. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲!  

Today is Giving Tuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, and somewhere right now, a child is taking a long walk for water that may never be safe to drink. While the world celebrates generosity, thousands of families continue to fight for the one resource most of us take for granted. This day is more than a global tradition; it is a lifeline, a moment when compassion becomes action, and strangers become the miracle someone has been praying for. Your donation will provide clean, safe water to the remotest villages without electricity in Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda. This year’s Giving Tuesday carries extraordinary significance, not just as a day of generosity, but as a celebration of our 10 remarkable years of transformation, made possible by supporters like you. Join us in admiration as “Baby Bubbles,” our newest member, takes you on a touching journey of hope, dignity, and the life-changing impact of clean water. WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqXSdXcOEPo&t=8s DONATE A GIFT OF WATER NOW: https://easywaterforeveryone.org/donate Beyond clean water, we are restoring dignity, development, and destiny to rural communities. But our work is far from finished, and we cannot do it alone. Your support can help us reach even more families, protect more children, and bring hope to communities still waiting for safe water. Join us and make a life-changing impact today. It’s amazing what a single act of giving can do. Your support, no matter the size, helps us bring life-saving water to families who depend on your kindness.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqXSdXcOEPo