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.
WHOlives founder releases new book to end FGM and child marriage
“The purpose of this book is to change the minds of the men involved in the practice of FGM, but it has become more than just a story. It’s a wake-up call to the world and a call to action.”
Utah governor highlights WHOlives, encouraging charitable giving
Watch the video with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shedding light on WHOlives and the Village Drill, credited with creating more than 13,000 water wells across 40 nations.
“This technology is bringing clean water to people in developing countries for the first time in their lives,” the governor said. “Let’s do all we can to help amplify their impact.”
WHOlives asks for support to start new Village Drill crews, support FGM survivors in 2024
The WHOlives team has set ambitious goals for 2024 to combat water poverty, end child marriages, eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM) and help villages thrive. Here’s how you can help us create lasting change.
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.