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.
The Story No One Thought Possible
A Historic Reversal: Ending FGM Where 98% of Girls Were Once Cut” "Others brought money. We brought ingenuity and the truth. And the truth is setting them free." In a region of Kenya where 98% of girls were once subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and many...
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.
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 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
Encourage pride and longevity through community ownership
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.
Testimonials
James ‘J.D.’ Stevens
I think everyone should take the time to visit Kenya or other parts of the world where there is a need. My eyes were opened to the wisdom in giving people the tools to start providing for themselves and their community (trade) rather than always just giving and causing dependency. After returning home, my family and I are thinking a lot about how we can live differently and what we can be doing more of to serve our community and the world. The WHOlives team did a great job making sure we had the best lodging that was available in the areas we visited.
Addie Moeller
The work that WHOlives is doing is effective and is providing sustainable change. They want you to have the amazing experience of making an impact by interacting with the locals and connecting with fellow group members. They provide opportunities to serve and want you to feel safe. I love what they are doing and saw first hand the positive impact of building confidence in the people in Kenya and providing resources and education for them to become self-sufficient and independent.
Nicia Whitaker
I love WHOlives' mission of changing lives by helping empower people to find ways to become self-reliant. While many organizations settle for just giving handouts, WHOlives is teaching individuals how to use clean water to lift themselves out of poverty. I was inspired by one group who is selling clean water to the community, raising chickens, growing feed for chickens, growing beautiful gardens, teaching sewing skills, housing orphans, raising bees, planting trees to harvest, and most importantly providing an education for the rising generation. Incredible!
Drew & Cortney Parker
A very humbling experience from beginning to end. Couldn't ask for better hospitality from both the locals that we engaged with and the WHO Lives organization. The trip was well thought out and planned to minimize any down time. Definitely something everyone should experience at least once, for us, it was the first of many trips to come. Thanks again for the amazing experienc
Azeezat Ope
The tangible work done by the PTEN/Ulterra partnership with Wholives is definitely changing lives, and it motivates me as an employee to work for a company that values community outreach with a sustainable well grounded community support program.
Christina Walker
So grateful for this experience! It changed the way I look at giving. It’s a more responsible, self reliant, and empowering way. I loved that we were serving and learning together with the people in Kenya. So meaningful!!!
Mike Pratt
This trip was so great. It is like nothing I’ve ever done before. It was so fun to meet all the different people and see the impact of clean water.
Landen Gardner
At US Synthetic we manufacture diamond technology for the oil industry and it was amazing to see that same diamond technology being used to help bring clean water to people in need.
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