Category: Impact Stories

WASH Innovation Meets Partnership

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, our team in Ghana, led by our Chief Operating Officer (COO), #HarrisonMatti participated in a strategic workshop organized by the 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗚𝗢𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (#CONIWAS) in collaboration with the 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮, hosted at the Palms by Eagles Airport City Hotel, Accra. The High-Level Water-Tech Breakfast Event was held under the theme: 💧 “𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿.” Participants were introduced to cutting-edge water technology solutions from leading Israeli tech organizations including 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗮, 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵., 𝗘𝘇 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝗛𝟮𝗢𝗟𝗟, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝟮𝗪, all tailored to address Ghana’s unique WASH challenges. We were also honored to have #JaimeYayahBarry, Director of Environmental Projects at #LeKorsa, join the event as part of his working visit to Ghana to learn more about our water filtration system and explore new #partnership opportunities. This engagement forms part of the #GhanaWASHWeek celebrations, advancing #collaboration, #innovation, and #sustainable solutions for last-mile communities.

Exploring New Frontiers in Clean Water Access! 

  On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, our team in Ghana, led by the ever-passionate #HarrisonMatti, welcomed the incredible minds from #ProjectMaji, including their visionary Founder & CEO #SunilLalvani, for an exciting 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. From system walkthroughs to in-depth discussions about solar power, smart payment models, and scalable tech, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿, 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. 💡 There was a palpable sense of enthusiasm, a dynamic exchange of ideas, and a clear alignment in purpose: 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹. Next stop? 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 to one of Project Maji’s sites in the coming days and 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🚀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.   #PartnershipForImpact #CleanWaterAfrica #EasyWaterForEveryone #ProjectMaji #WaterTech #InnovationForGood #GhanaWater #GivingTuesday2025 #ConiwasGhana #WASHWeek2025 #GhanaWASHWeek  

💧 💧 Every Child Deserves Safe Water at School 💧 💧

Do you know that  𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗮𝘆 just to fetch water, 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀? Without clean water, they 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻. We believe that education and clean water must go hand in hand. When children have safe water at school, they stay  𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲. 👉 Let’s give kids more than books, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 📚💦 Learn more and support clean water for school children today:

World Population Day: Empowering Youth, Shaping Futures with Clean Water

  As the world marks World Population Day 2025 on July 11 under the theme “Empowering Youth, Shaping Futures”, the urgency to address clean water access for young people in rural Africa has never been greater. Across the continent, over 400 million people still lack basic access to drinking water, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This crisis hits children and youth the hardest. In many rural communities, contaminated water sources contribute to high rates of diarrhea, typhoid, and schistosomiasis, illnesses that are among the leading causes of child mortality in Africa.  Additionally, drinking contaminated water leads to numerous developmental issues affecting both the mind and body. But access to clean water is more than a health issue; it’s a foundation for education, empowerment, and opportunity. At Easy Water for Everyone (EWfE), we believe that shaping the future begins with securing the present. For the past 10 years, we have worked across Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda to deliver sustainable, safe water solutions to the last-mile communities often overlooked. Through our Gravity Water Stations, powered by simple, electricity-free filtration technology, we have provided over 30,000 people with pur water, most of them children and women. We know that when clean water flows, possibilities follow. Girls stay in school instead of walking miles for water. Young children are no longer sidelined by waterborne diseases. And women who are often primary caregivers can spend more time investing in their families and communities. In celebration of this year’s theme, we reaffirm our commitment to shaping the next generation through dignity, health, and hope, one clean drop at a time. ✅ Join the Movement This World Population Day, your support can help us reach even more children and empower rural youth with the gift of clean water. Clean water doesn’t just quench thirst, it fuels futures.

New Leadership, Renewed Hope for Ada’s Islands

  A delegation from #EasyWater, led by our visiting Vice President, 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻, and Country Director, 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶, recently paid a courtesy visit to the newly elected 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗗𝗖𝗘) 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗮 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆, 𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝘂 𝗞𝗼𝗳𝗶 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿. The familiarization visit aimed to brief him on our work over the past decade in the district and 𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. In his remarks, Seth Johnson congratulated the DCE on his appointment and reaffirmed EWfE’s commitment to sustained operations through our newly introduced 𝗣𝗮𝘆-𝘁𝗼-𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆. He emphasized the importance of deeper partnerships with local government to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6. Hon. Konor expressed appreciation for EWfE’s consistent presence in Ada East, especially in providing clean water to remote island communities. He highlighted the critical need for more investment in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector and 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Currently, 15 island communities in Ada East host our 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗪𝗚𝗦), a testament to what collaboration can achieve.   This visit was a vital step toward ensuring 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 as we continue our mission to bring safe water to the last mile.

From Flooded Ruins to Restored Hope: Thanks to Your Generosity

It has been over two years since the catastrophic spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams submerged homes and scattered lives along the Volta River in Ghana. For many victims, the flood marked not an end, but a beginning of hardship. Though the waters have long receded, the battle to rebuild homes, livelihoods, and hope continues. Today, many still endure the searing heat in unfinished buildings and wait on promises that feel as fleeting as the floodwaters themselves. But amidst the devastation, one story stands out, a story of resilience, intervention, and transformation. Patricia Owula, a 51-year resident of Kewuse in the Ada East District of Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, lost her home entirely. Her only refuge was a makeshift shelter cobbled together from the wreckage of her former house. With no stable income and nowhere to turn, Patricia’s future looked bleak. “I nearly committed suicide, looking at how the flood had crushed my house to the ground,” she recalls, voice heavy with memory. Patricia’s situation, however, did not deter her commitment to serving her community. As a dedicated backwasher responsible for maintaining the Gravity Water Station (GWS) installed by Easy Water for Everyone, she continued to ensure access to clean, potable water, even as she battled homelessness. Recognizing her courage and commitment, Easy Water for Everyone launched a targeted fundraising campaign to support Patricia. Her resilience moved many, and thanks to generous donors like you, we are proud to announce that Patricia now has a new home. During our 10th Anniversary Celebration in Ghana, we officially handed over the keys to Patricia’s newly built one-bedroom house. The moment was shared with our co-founders, Dr. Nathan W. Levin and Linda L. Donald, who both expressed their joy and gratitude. “What happened to them was really devastating,” said Linda Donald. “So we fundraised for this to happen, and we are so happy to see Patricia smiling again.” At Easy Water for Everyone, empowering women and the most vulnerable members of our beneficiary communities is at the heart of our mission. Patricia’s story is a powerful reminder that hard work, compassion, and community can rebuild even the most broken of foundations.

When Science Meets Impact: He Came to Study. He Left Inspired.

As part of our 10th Anniversary celebration, Easy Water for Everyone welcomed Kyle Rezek, an environmental engineer from the U.S., to Ghana. Kyle joined us to study and research into the water quality produced by our filtration systems, and to experience the real-life transformation happening in our beneficiary communities. In this video, Kyle shares his on-the-ground experience across both island and inland villages. His findings confirm what we’ve long believed: our solution works, and it transforms lives. At the heart of our impact is the NUF500 filtration system, made from repurposed hemodialyzers. Our technology removes bacteria, viruses, pathogens, and other harmful impurities without the need for electricity. This makes it ideal for remote, off-grid communities in Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda. The results speak for themselves: Healthier households Improved school attendance Reduced medical costs Backed by science and trusted by the communities we serve, our Gravity Water Stations are helping us deliver on our mission.  Watch Kyle’s Story. Share the Impact. Donate to support our impact! Together, we’re proving that clean water is not just a right, it’s a reality we can deliver.  

Unveiling AquaCare Solutions: The Power Behind Easy Water’s Pay-to-Fetch Policy

  In many remote communities across Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda, access to safe drinking water isn’t just about infrastructure, it’s about sustainability. Our mission has always been to provide clean, reliable water to those in need. But after a decade of impact, we’ve learned a vital lesson: ensuring access is one thing; sustaining it is another. That is why, two years ago, we launched the Pay-to-Fetch Model, an innovative, community-centered solution designed to keep clean water flowing long after installation. This modest, community-managed water contribution system allows community members to pay a token to help maintain the system. These contributions cover essential costs such as operations and maintenance (O&M), caretaker stipends, and minor repairs. This self-sustaining model fosters community ownership, accountability, and long-term resilience. And as the demand for clean water continues to grow, we remain committed to scaling our operations responsibly and sustainably. Introducing AquaCare Solutions To support this goal, we’re excited to announce the restructuring and renaming of our technical department to AquaCare Solutions. This strategic shift is aimed at streamlining our technical operations and ensuring the long-term functionality and sustainability of our Gravity Water Stations (GWS). Harrison Matti, Country Director of #EasyWater, stated: “While our technical department has successfully trained individuals across Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda to manage our Gravity Water Stations over the years, AquaCare Solutions will now be branded as the engine driving our next phase of impact and expansion. This group has been checking the NUF500 filtration devices since May of 2015, as required by the IRS for compliance with Easy Water for Everyone’s 501 c 3 status in the USA.  Repair data has been collected and studied for 10 years, illustrating the superb, low-cost performance of the NUF500. Objectives of AquaCare Solutions: Deliver efficient, low cost and reliable O&M services across all GWS sites Achieve financial sustainability, targeting 50% self-funding through the Pay-to-Fetch model and maintenance subscriptions Strengthen transparency and decision-making through structured reporting systems   Looking Ahead: Every Drop Sustains a Dream As we look to the future, our goal is bold yet clear: to reach every unreached community with clean, safe water. With AquaCare Solutions and the Pay-to-Fetch model in motion, we are now better equipped to grow both sustainably and impactfully. We look forward to sharing more about this exciting new chapter and the progress it will unlock. Let’s do it together.  

Building Sustainable Solutions: Easy Water for Everyone Hosts High-Level Roundtable on Pay-to-Fetch Model in Ghana

  On May 13, 2025, Easy Water for Everyone hosted a high-level Round Table Conversation at the African Regent Hotel in Accra in Ghana, under the theme, “Bridging the Last-Mile Gap with Pay-to-Fetch: Sustainable Water for All.” The event brought together key stakeholders from the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector to discuss the sustainability of clean water access through innovative financing. In his remarks, Nathan W. Levin, Co-founder of Easy Water for Everyone, expressed heartfelt appreciation to donors, partners, staff, and stakeholders for their unwavering support of #EasyWater’s mission over the past decade. “It has been a great privilege,” he stated, “as a physician specializing in kidney disease, to work alongside such remarkably dedicated individuals in the field. Partnering with you to give life, especially by helping to reduce the prevalence of diarrhea in beneficiary communities by 88%, has been profoundly fulfilling.” Keynote Insights: Lessons from the FieldMr. Harrison Matti, Country Director of Easy Water for Everyone, delivered a keynote presentation reflecting on two years of implementing the Pay-to-Fetch model and a decade of providing clean, potable water to last-mile communities in Ghana. The session also featured updates from key stakeholders including the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Coalition of NGOs in Water & Sanitation (CONIWAS), Safe Water Network, Project Maji, Alliance for WASH Advocacy Network, Corps Africa, and Restorative Seed Society. A Roadmap for the Future This dialogue marks a significant milestone in Easy Water for Everyone’s journey. We are committed to expanding the Pay-to-Fetch model with a focus on: Scaling to more communities before the end of 2025 Strategic partnerships with local and international institutions Adopting innovative water treatment technologies Balancing equity with sustainability Participants opined that solving Ghana’s water access challenge through the Pay-to-Fetch Model is possible, but requires bold partnerships, policy innovation, and community involvement. The event was part of Easy Water for Everyone’s 10th Anniversary celebrations. #EasyWaterForEveryone #Coniwas #MoH #CSIR #WRI #SafeWaterNetwork #ProjectMaji #CorpsAfrica #GhanaWater #AhafoWASH #EasyWaterRoundtable #PayToFetchDialogue #WaterForAllGhana #BridgingTheLastMile #SustainableWaterAccess #10YearsOfEasyWater #CleanWaterNow #WASHInnovation #WASH4All #SafeWaterMatters #CommunityLedSolutions #SmartWaterFinance

💧 Introducing Baby Bubbles: Our New Mascot! 🐘✨

  As we celebrate a remarkable 10 years of transforming lives with safe, clean drinking water, we’re proud to introduce a special new team member, “Baby Bubbles,” our very first mascot! Lovingly designed by Ivy Rochkind, a talented student from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in Maryland, USA, “Baby Bubbles” is no ordinary elephant. This cheerful baby elephant, with twinkling eyes and a heart full of hope, captures the spirit of our mission, bringing sustainable, life-changing water solutions to the world’s most underserved communities. 🐘 Why a Baby Elephant? Born from the heart of our work in Africa, the elephant symbolizes strength, wisdom, compassion, and community, qualities that deeply align with our values at Easy Water for Everyone. As a baby elephant, Bubbles also represents new beginnings, youthful energy, and the promise of a brighter, healthier future for the next generation. From the banks of village streams and rivers to bustling peri-urban communities across Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda, Baby Bubbles embodies the joy in every child’s laughter, the relief in every mother’s eye, and the dignity in every family’s right to clean water. 🌍 What Will Baby Bubbles Do? Baby Bubbles will serve a big role in the next chapter of Easy Water’s journey: Education & Awareness: As a playful and relatable character, Bubbles will help teach children and families about the importance of clean water, hygiene, and health. Outreach Ambassador: Bubbles will travel with our team to some of the remote villages, symbolizing our reach and our commitment to leaving no community behind. Corporate Cheerleader: Domiciled at our Accra office, Baby Bubbles will greet visitors, partners, and school groups, bringing smiles and sparking conversations about water equity. Symbol of the Next Decade: As we expand our efforts introducing pay-to-fetch models, forging strategic partnerships, and innovating new water treatment methods, Baby Bubbles leads a wave of change, where compassion flows into action. We believe every drop counts, every child matters, and every voice can help shape a better world. With Baby Bubbles leading the way, we’re bubbling with excitement for what’s ahead. Help us spread the joy—share the story, meet Baby Bubbles, and join us as we make clean water accessible for everyone, everywhere. Together, we can bubble up change that lasts a lifetime.