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Our Mission
WHOlives is dedicated to ending the water crisis by empowering communities with sustainable water solutions. We drive change through innovation, training, and collaborative partnerships, ensuring access to clean water for all and fostering economic independence.
Fighting Human Trafficking in Zambia – WHOlives Expands its Global Impact
Our founder, John Renouard, has been invited to join a critical task force in Zambia to combat human trafficking and violence against women.
Building safe havens: Your donations are transforming lives and bringing hope to survivors
We highlight our work at a rescue center for girls escaping gender-based violence (GBV) like female genital mutilation (FGM). Your support has led to significant improvements, profoundly impacting these young women’s lives.
Nonprofit WHOlives introduces revolutionary Village Drill Hybrid — a game-changer for solving the world’s water crisis
Humanitarians are celebrating the release of the Village Drill Hybrid — a new, electric version of the machine that’s helped millions of people get access to clean water for the first time in their lives.
WHOlives wins Hunger and Poverty Award at .ORG Impact Awards Ceremony
“WHOlives shows us a better way forward.”
The organization was chosen as one of the seven winners – selected from almost 1,000 applications from more than 70 countries.
WHOlives honored again after 14,000 wells
.ORG Impact Award celebrates innovation
At WHOlives, we drive innovation. Our Village Drill technology has been adopted by nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs all over the world. Just look at the impact!
Wells Drilled
People Helped
Countries Served
Girls Rescued
The Village Drill is our solution to the world’s water crisis.
Human-powered and portable
Reaches remote villages at just 25% of the cost
A Dream for Clean Water
His vision for a human-powered drill that could access water hundreds of feet deep is now helping millions of people.
We don’t treat symptoms. We solve problems.
Which of our four pillars speaks to you?
Help Villages Buy Their Own Wells
Start New Village Drill Crews
Invest in Village Vitalization
Empower Survivors and End FGM
Let’s end child marriages and FGM.
Did you know there’s a “cutting season” in Kenya? It’s a horrifying time for girls, some as young as 9 years old, in which their genitals are cut for no reason.
Next, they’re often sold and forced to marry older men.
Travel with WHOlives
Immerse yourself in another culture for an unforgettable experience. We have an exclusive opportunity to introduce you to the wonderful daily lives in the villages where we have personal connections.