Wells Bring Hope

Wells Bring Hope was started on the simple, but challenging, premise that bringing safe water to the people of Niger, one of the 3 poorest countries in the world, would dramatically change - and save - the lives of thousands of people. Under the wise and creative guidance of Barbara Goldberg, WBH's founder, they have been enormously successful, positively impacting over 800,000 lives. To see what WBH has accomplished since its inception - the number of wells they have drilled, clinics they have established, their phenomenal find raising efforts, the quality of information on their website is truly astonishing. WBH is a true non-profit. You can be confident that 100% of your donation goes towards water projects, and when you do donate, you receive a report about the village you are helping to support. WBH connects you directly to the efforts you are supporting. It's rewarding and heart warming. And...the organization is all volunteer (only one paid employee). Remarkable!!

I was drawn to WBH when I saw the impact their mission has on the lives of girls - allowing them to receive an education instead of spending their lives in the quest for water. After getting involved I found that the impact is even greater than I expected. Not only can girls get an education, but also women can start businesses with micro financing; homes can be built with bricks instead of sticks; clean water is available for medical needs including childbirth; bathing and laundry allow the people more dignity and the list goes on. One of the unique features of WBH is the fact that 100% of donations go to funding wells. Administrative needs are provided by volunteers and specific donors.

I'm impressed by how much Wells Bring Hope accomplishes with its small volunteer force and one paid employee. By raising funds to build sustainable wells in Niger (one of the poorest countries in the world) we help provide clean, safe water for drinking, cooking, hygiene, and crops. Nigeriens are healthier as a result. Girls have more opportunity to attend school because they aren't walking hours to collect water. We also help women launch small businesses that help them support their families. Our work is truly transformative!

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, it is not only sanitation that improves with a reliable water supply, it is hydration intake which supports energy for performance.

If you would refer to the chapter on inventions in the tome, "Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond, the supply of clean water allows for increased specialization that leads to the free time to invent.

Meaning that a safe water supply triggers improved productivity by a healthier population that has less downtime.

Wells Bring Hope have really made a difference in one of the three poorest countries in the world by providing what we take for granted - safe clean water. The burden of water collection often falls on women and children, who can walk miles to obtain water, limiting their time for education and economic activities.
Wells Bring Hope have also trained women to start small businesses and teach their children good hygiene

I have been supporting Well Bring Hope for the last 13 years. What impresses me is that every dollar donated goes directly to wells. I don’t know of any charity that 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. Currently a well that cost $6300 will give a village of up to 1000 people clean safe water. This will continue for generations. I don’t know of any other charity that can impact so many lives for such little money.

I have been involved with Wells Bring Hope for many years now, and it is an amazing and truly impressive organization. I particularly appreciate how Wells Bring Hope is focused on one of the poorest countries in the world, and how building wells enables girls to go to school as opposed to walking 4-6 miles a day just to come in contact with contaminated water. It is an important initiative supported by a professional team and a dedicated community. Safe water saves lives!

WELLS BRING HOPE is an OUTSTANDING non-profit, worthy of your attention. 100% of donations goes to its charitable works. One of the world's poorest, driest countries benefits from the wells this nonprofit drills--made possible by donations from all of us. It is mostly the women who have to walk far distances to get water for their families, often experiencing unwelcome approaches from strangers. The heavy containers of water are extremely burdensome to carry. I have donated to this charity for years and highly recommend that you, too, donate to WELLS BRING HOPE!

The work that Wells Bring Hope does in Niger is inspiring. Being a volunteer for several years, I've felt the impact of the mission from fellow volunteers and supporters alike.

It’s a privilege for us to be part of Wells Bring Hope and to know that our donations are amplified and carried to fruition by the terrific field work conducted by Wells Bring Hope and partner World Vision.

The women and children of Niger deserve the best in life. My wife and I are honored to be just a small part of making that happen by supporting the development of new fresh water supply wells.

Chip Clements

I encountered Wells Bring Hope about 6 years ago through my sister. Since then my wife and I have become strong supporters of this excellent non-profit. First and foremost, 99.xx% of donations go to funding the drilling of water wells in Niger -- less than 1% is admin expense. Almost as important in our decision-making is that hundreds of thousands of women have been helped obtaining clean water (without long trips to rivers) for cooking, washing, bathing and for child birth. Wells Bring Hope is one of the best charities I have ever had the pleasure of supporting.

I have been involved with Wells Bring Hope for several years, and I continue to be impressed with this grassroots organization's ability to have a major impact in one of the poorest places in the world. I love knowing that I can directly email the founder if I have a question - that accessibility makes me feel more connected to the charity and the cause overall.

Wells Bring Hope just celebrated its 15th anniversary. In this short time, it has drilled 776 wells in Africa. Volunteers do most of the work. Grant funds pay the salary of the one paid staff member.
Wells Bring Hope provided running water to a women's clinic which had no source of water. Women had to bring water with them when they came to deliver their babies.
Early wells had hand pumps but now solar powered pumps deliver the water to community faucets.
Having uncontaminated water without walking 4-6 hours a day to fetch it means everyone is healthier, women have time to plant and care for home gardens, the young girls have time to go to school.
Picutures of completion of a well are filled with smiles .

Wells Bring Hope is a remarkable non-profit organization, certified by World Vision, that is dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Niger. As a volunteer, I've had the privilege of working with an inspiring group of individuals who are deeply committed to this cause. Their efforts have a profound impact on improving the lives of communities in Niger. By implementing sustainable water projects, they offer access to safe water sources, reducing waterborne diseases and enhancing the overall quality of life. Wells Bring Hope's work is a beacon of hope, and I'm proud to be part of an organization that brings positive change to those in need.

I have been very proud to contribute to Wells Bring Hope for several years now. Their mission to bring clean drinking water to the people of Niger and West Africa and by doing so, to improve the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of the poorest people on earth and creating opportunities for young women to get an education or start small businesses is nothing less than awe-inspiring.

What Barbara and her advisory board and army of volunteers is able to do is rare and it has a dramatic impact on the lives of people halfway across the world. Whether we care about helping other people or simply want to stabilize life on our planet to help all of us thrive, the mission of Wells Bring Hope has never been as important to us all as it is right now.

If you have seen the effect that a new fresh-water well can have on a community that has gone without, I believe you will want to do whatever you can to support this incredible effort.

Wells operating costs are covered completely by their sponsors, which means that 100% of our donations go directly to drilling new wells. Wells has become our number one charity that we support because, how could a contribution do more than to bring fresh water to communities battered by so many indomitable factors? Many challenges faced by the West Africans are beyond our control.

Here is one tremendous way you can help.

Please join me in helping Barbara and her team save lives! Thank you!

Wells Bring Hope is a remarkable nonprofit organization that is making a significant impact on providing clean and sustainable sources of drinking water to rural communities in Niger, West Africa. As someone who deeply values humanitarian efforts, I am genuinely impressed by the work they do and their dedication to their mission.

Their approach is both impactful and sustainable. They don't just provide wells; they empower communities to maintain them independently, ensuring a lasting solution to the water crisis. Wells Bring Hope's work isn't just about clean water; it's about transforming lives, improving healthcare, and promoting education.

I've recently started working with Wells Bring Hope and can vouch for them from my own personal experience. They are a passionate group dedicated to helping others and delivering the support necessary to do so.
The organization as a whole has a powerful mission, one that deserves to be given the attention it needs. Living with clean water, I think it is easy to forget about all those who don't have access to it and this organization brings that issue to light.

Once upon a time, in the arid lands of Niger, there existed a community struggling to survive. The scorching sun beat down relentlessly, leaving the land parched and barren. Water was scarce, and the people had to walk for miles to fetch it from distant wells. This was the reality for many villages in West Africa.

The Wells Bring Hope Foundation is a charity organization dedicated to providing clean and accessible water to communities in Niger. Their mission was not only to quench the villagers' thirst but also to empower them and improve their quality of life. As a volunteer, I witnessed firsthand how this project had touched the lives of countless individuals, particularly women and girls.

In Niger, women and girls were burdened with the responsibility of fetching water for their families. They would wake up before dawn and embark on long and treacherous journeys to reach the nearest well. These expeditions were not only physically demanding but also dangerous, as they often encountered wild animals or faced harassment from strangers along the way.

However, with the intervention of Wells Bring Hope Foundation, everything changed. The foundation dug wells in strategic locations within these communities, bringing clean water closer to their doorsteps. This simple act transformed the lives of women and girls in unimaginable ways.

No longer burdened by long walks under the scorching sun, women had more time to engage in income-generating activities and take care of their families. They could now focus on cultivating crops or starting small businesses, which not only improved their economic status but also empowered them within their communities.

Moreover, access to clean water meant better hygiene practices. Women and girls no longer had to rely on contaminated sources or risk falling ill due to waterborne diseases. This led to a significant reduction in illness rates and improved overall health within these communities.

I've been a contributor and volunteer for Wells Bring Hope since its conception in 2008. I am greatly impressed with the organization not only because it drills wells in Niger, West Africa, the poorest country in the world. , but by the fact that 100% of donations go directly to build wells.

This is a rare charity in that 100% of every donation goes to the work of drilling water wells in Niger, West Africa. They have drilled wells in over 700 villages transforming close to 1 million lives.

Wells Bring Hope is our non-profit of choice because of the purity of their mission -- bringing clean water into extremely impoverished villages in West Africa - AND the fact that 100% of all donations goes directly into helping others. No operating fees at all with this 100% volunteer led organization.

Wells Bring Hope started in 2008 from the passion of a traveler, Barbara Goldberg. On her trip to a region of West Africa, she became aware of women's routines to travel as much as a full day to get water for their family. Instead of just witnessing and sympathizing, Barbara went to work and founded Wells Bring Hope to dig water wells close to where people live. Can you imagine what a God-sent gift this was??? And here we are, almost in 2023, and Wells Bring Hope continues its, yes, I'll say it, life saving work, giving work to locals to dig wells where they find underground sources for water for near-by communities.

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Wells Bring Hope has an incredible mission and is extremely dedicated to ensuring lasting impact in the communities they drill in. I have been a volunteer with them for around two years and they are so responsive, open-minded, and committed.

I love Wells Bring Hope! Such a genuine organization where everyone truly cares about the cause. All of the donations go directly to building wells!

Wells Bring Hope is a very dedicated non-profit and organization run by amazing people who are motivated towards an amazing goal to help the water crisis in Niger (West Africa). I encourage others to get involved and see how they can help support this organization.

Wells Bring Hope is an nonprofit that prides itself on having ALL donations to the organization going straight to its cause. Founder Barbara Goldberg is one of the nicest and most dedicated person I have ever meet, I am happy to write this review about Wells Bring Hope.

I've been involved with Wells Bring Hope for over ten years now, and I continue to be impressed with how much they have accomplished with their grassroots effort to bring safe water to people in the poorest country in the world. They have very low overhead and send 100% of donations directly to the field, and they have managed to reach over 725,000 people. I am proud to have been a small part of that success!

Wells Bring Hope is an organization like no other I have worked with, or ever will work with. While doing such amazing work, you learn so much about non-profits in general. The things you learn with WBH will stay with you for your whole life and help you in anything you do.

Volunteering with this non-profit was a gold mine not only in excitement but knowledge as well. The founder spoke to us personally and engaged all the volunteers in ways rarely seen in such a fast paced modern world. The truth about the water crisis and every single detail you can think of their solution is present. Everyone involved truly wishes to help those in need and turn that wish into a reality. It was an honor to work with this non-profit and the team.

This was my first time volunteering outside my neighborhood, and it was an amazing experience. I know that some volunteer opportunities don’t live up to their promises, but Wells Bring Hope was different. As promised, we tackled how drilling wells could impact women and learned about community outreach. Mrs. Goldberg and the guest speakers were passionate about spreading awareness and supporting our efforts whether it be for community outreach or raising money. Overall, this nonprofit organization educated me about a topic I didn’t really know about and encouraged me to spread awareness about it in my community.

I have been volunteering with Wells Bring Hope for some time and am honestly impressed by the organization and how it is run. As a volunteer, I never expected to even meet one of the founders of the organization and be able to discuss with them. The organization is truly caring about its mission to bring water to villages within rural Niger and it shows.

There are very few nonprofit organizations that I found that really push for educating their volunteers. I attended their Ambassador Program and it was an eye opener to me. Not only did this organization educated me about the water crisis, they presented themselves as one who wanted to create change. Great nonprofit organization!

One hundred percent of the the donations to Wells Bring Hope are used to bring safe water to people in Niger. Wells Bring Hope has drilled over 680 wells and built 3 solar water systems, which have had an impact on the lives of over 700,000 people in rural villages in Niger. Since women no longer have to walk daily to get contaminated water, they are now able to work and to earn money. Girls can go to school and get an education. Wells Bring Hope makes a real difference in people's lives and is worth your support.

I have been involved with this non-profit for over 10 years. It has an amazing mission to provide clean water for villages in the country of Niger. Our newest project is a well for a health clinic which allows women to give birth in clean conditions. This ensures much lower infant mortality. Clean water is key to the safety of women and girls and a well in the village allows girls the opportunity to attend school if they do not need to spend the day trekking 3 miles to get water. Another thing about this non-profit: when people donate, 100% of their donation is earmarked for the wells.

I volunteer with Wells Bring Hope (WBH) and my experience thus far has been amazing. I am proud to be associated with an organization with the goal to provide water; the most crucial requirement for human survival. For us at WBH, it goes beyond drilling wells to provide safe water and sanitation for rural communities in Niger but reducing child mortality, promoting education of young girls who no longer walk 4-6 miles a day to get water and also training women to start their own businesses. It is worthy to note that 100% of all donations from kindhearted individuals and organizations is geared towards achieving this goal.

Wells Bring Hope builds wells in one of the poorest countries in the world: Niger, West Africa. This alleviates the burden placed on women who have to walk for several miles every day just to collect water; WBH also teaches these women to open their own small businesses. Clean water is essential to people's quality of life and access to it saves the lives of countless children in Niger. WBH uses 100% of donations to build wells.

Loved the ambassador program! This organization highlighted an issue I was ignorant too and made me very passionate about it! I’m proud to say I volunteer for them and hope to continue with it for the long term future.

Wells Bring Hope is such an impressive nonprofit! It is incredible what they are able to accomplish with a primarily volunteer staff . I love knowing that 100% of my donation goes to providing safe water.

They innovated during the pandemic, introducing new programs and making sure their donors felt connected even if they couldn't give during that difficult time. I'm especially excited about their relatively new undertaking of funding solar-powered water systems for health clinics. This is an organization that you should feel confident supporting!

Wells Bring Hope is an amazing charity, and one that I am proud to support. Safe water is a basic human right, and now more than ever, we have to ensure that everyone on the planet has access to this essential resource.

I love that Wells Bring Hope doesn't stop with a well but rather continues to support each village for years in order make lasting, sustainable change.

Wells Bring Hope is such an important organization that changes the lives of people in Niger. Not only does Wells Bring Hope make such incredible and lasting impacts, but they do it so selflessly and with so much love. The Wells Bring Hope team is so compassionate and giving, and they are so easy to communicate with as they appreciate all help. I feel so lucky to be involved with this organization that is so passionate about their cause. Since joining the Wells Bring Hope ambassador team, my life has been put into perspective and I have opened my eyes to how much I take for granted. Clean water is something everyone needs but not everyone has, and that is the problem that Wells Brings Hope is tackling. I learned so much from people who have been in Niger and can explain to me and help me visualize the importance in helping Niger. I am so grateful for this experience and I hope that I can do more with this organization in the future.

I am an ambassador for Wells Bring Hope and I am so glad that I took the opportunity to volunteer with this nonprofit. Wells Bring Hope does not just bring clean water to Niger, they bring life to the people living there. Wells Bring Hope has deeply humbled me as a person and has encouraged me to help others. The more you learn about Wells Bring Hope, the more the Water Crisis will resonate with you and with 100% of all proceeds going to drilling wells, how could you go wrong?

This is a wonderful organization! Wells Bring Hope drills wells so that The Nigerien citizens can have clean water. I decided to get involved because the organization is not just about drilling wells, it’s also about helping the women and the young girls have a better life by allowing the girls to stay in school and get an education. Wells Bring Hope also gives the women enough money to start a small business which boosts they’re economy. One hundred percent of the donations made to the organization goes to drilling wells in Niger. Overall, through my experience as an ambassador, this is a great organization and worth volunteering for!

The Wells Bring Hope Organization has unique dedication to its cause; in fact, all donations received go directly into improving the lives in Niger. As a young volunteer with the non-profit, I have had the opportunity to meet the wonderful leaders behind the humanitarian cause, as well as other volunteers who are truly passionate in dedicating their time to work with the organization. Being part of the Wells Bring Hope community is definitely an outstanding, humbling experience.

Wells Bring Hope certainly stands out as a wonderful non-profit organization. I have had the opportunity to meet the people that are behind the organization and others who have volunteered or worked with Wells Bring Hope. After listening to them and learning from them, I can genuinely say that they are so truly passionate about what they are doing. Their mission is to help the unfortunate people of Niger to live and prosper through drilling wells to bring clean water to villages, educating villagers about maintenance, and empowering women. They have the villagers best interests at heart. To them, it’s not just about drilling wells and leaving; it’s about making sure that villagers really do benefit from the wells that have been drilled. Wells Bring Hope makes sure that the people of Niger are properly equipped to the changes that the well will bring to their day to day routines. The people are given lessons on hygiene, taught how to maintain the well, and the women, who no longer need to walk miles for water, are taught about micro finance. When the villages receive wells, it transforms them. It saves their lives. Wells Bring Hope ensures that 100 percent of donations are matched and going towards drilling even more lifesaving wells. It’s easy to see that this organization was made from a place of compassion and it’s truly changing lives.

Since I joined Wells Bring Hope, it was clear from the start that this organization was like no other. Other people and organizations have made attempts to understand and resolve the plights in Niger by building wells, but they simply aren’t effective as they often go untouched and abandoned. The reason Wells Bring Hope stands above the rest is simple: they have a unique model to establish wells that other organizations do not employ.
By allowing for the Nigerien people to have a sense of ownership over the wells through a small payment of their own money and creating a maintenance committee in the communities, Wells Bring Hope successfully brought an effective solution to many of the problems in the country, whereas others failed. Not only has volunteering with Wells Bring Hope taught me so much about the situation in Niger and what we can do help, but it has also brought out a feeling inside of me that I rarely put to use-- passion.

Great nonprofit, really helps me get involved with a serious issue especially as a high. schooler. Amazing and thoughtful message to empower these humans who just live in the poorest country in the world.

Wells Bring Hope is a wonderful, grassroots nonprofit! I love knowing that 100% of my donation goes directly to the projects on the ground, not to overhead costs. I was also thrilled to see that I received a report on the well that my donation made possible even though my donation was a relatively small amount.

Working with Wells Bring Hope has been so fulfilling and a great way for me to make a difference even though I don't live in Niger. The team is so welcoming and great to work with.

I have been working with Wells Bring Hope since 2012. What I love the most about my time with WBH is the amazing people I have met. Everyone involved in this organization is dedicated not only to our incredible mission of helping the communities of Niger but also to helping one another succeed. The constant support and love I have felt the past few years has been unparalleled to any other volunteering experience. It has been one of the best decisions I ever made to join WBH. I highly recommend taking a moment to reach out to the Volunteer Team and seeing if there is any way you can contribute!

Wells Bring Hope is an incredibly, highly efficient nonprofit. I love that they don't stop at providing water and instead provide a comprehensive approach to improving life for the poorest people in the world. The microfinance training that they provide empowers the women in the villages where they drill wells, and I really believe that empowered women are the key to creating change in any situation!

I have been volunteering with Wells Bring Hope for 1.5 years and am constantly amazed at the impact we have made with such a small, committed and talented team. I used to live in a community with no access to running water when I worked for an international development organization and the amount of time and energy spent on figuring out where the my next cup of clean water would come from was daunting. Hence, this cause is very close to my heart and I'm glad to give my time to this organization and help increase clean water access in Niger.

I share about Wells Bring Hope every chance I get! It is so refreshing to be able to trust that donated funds truly are used as this organization describes. These wells change lives of so many giving time and opportunity for girls and women to do something other than walk miles to carry water for their village. With safe water from the well, girls and woman can attend school, they are supported to start their own businesses and then help others to start businesses too, they grow vegetables so overall health of everyone improves. I continue to be so inspired by the work Wells Bring Hope does. I am honored to support them in any way I can.

I have volunteered and donated to this organization for several years. Unlike other charities, this is a small organization with everyone involved committed and passionate about helping bring clean water to those most in need in Niger, one of the poorest, if not the poorest, country in Africa. On top of drilling wells, 500 in 10 years, they are educating the girls and women who are freed from the odious task of obtaining water from distant sources. Clean water changes lives and I am so proud to be involved with Wells Bring Hope?

I LOVE donating to this organization. My business donates 10% to three charities each month, giving each client the option to choose. Wells Bring Hope always responds in such beautiful ways. They do NOT send me letters, with envelopes, asking for more but instead, come from a place of abundance and gratitude, letting me know how my donations have made a difference in people's lives. I love this! Instead of "More More" I hear "Thank you." This organization seems to operate from love and abundance and gratitude and that is inline with my mission.
Peggy Johnson, Hope Actualized (Success Coach)

There is nothing as important
as bringing fresh, clean water to people who have only had water that is contaminated. It makes me feel proud to support Wells Bring Hope that uses every dollar to save lives.
Bernice Bratter

Wells Bring Hope is one the best charitable organization out there, they truly stand by their name and doing amazing things not only to bring awareness to the scarcity of water in the most remote areas in Niger, but they are saving the lives of young women by provided them with clean water wells. Instead of the girls going out to fetch water in unsafe territories and walk miles and miles for water, they can utilize that time for their education for a better life for themselves, families and their communities. Wells Bring Hope gives them the opportunity to strive!! Sahlima

I've been working as a volunteer and I am extremely impressed with how well the organization is run. They have a model that many other organizations would do well to emulate. I am proud to be associated with this group

As someone from a semi-desert with some experience of what it is like to live in a place where clean running water is not always guaranteed, I thank Wells Bring Hope and the many people who have contributed to this organization's goals to support villagers in Niger.

Wells Bring Hope does the important work of helping to provide access to clean and safe water to so many in Niger, assisting women through financial literacy and making it possible for more young girls to attend school rather than travel long distances to fetch water.

As a volunteer for Wells Bring Hope, I have been witness to the ways in which the organization operates with an understanding of the needs of the people in Niger and a steadfast commitment to be transparent and resilient in learning, educating others and being solution focused to reach its goals.

Wells Bring Hope (WBH) fulfills a critical need for the people of Niger- clean water & microfinance training for women. Not only are communities safer with drinkable water that is safe to bathe in, they are becoming financially stronger with the empowerment that a basic financial system provides for them.

As a nonprofit, WBH is very organized, with a transparent structure, clear goals and a strong system of accountability. I'm proud to volunteer for the organization.

Wells Bring Hope is a wonderful organization, making powerful changes in the lives of those in Niger. I am so happy to be a volunteer for them. I love that they keep me actively informed on the progression and amount of wells being drilled. Keep doing good work!

I've been volunteering for WBH for over a year because I have yet to come across an organization that cares as deeply about its mission. This is a group of people who are looking to make a big change by thinking about helping those among us who are the worst off, the poorest and yet full of equal potential. What could be more powerful than saving lives with clean water? On top of that, as a new father I LOVE that this organization doesn't stop at building wells, they go the extra mile in empowering women with newfound free time to become intelligent, savvy entrepreneurs and lift the economic spirit of their villages.

We hear so much about non-profits with enormous overheads these days. Here's one that supports an important cause and has almost NO overhead. From the founder to the board of directors to the volunteers, everyone's focus is on the task at hand - providing clean, accessible water for the people of Niger.

As a member of the IMF’s Civic Program Advisory Committee (CPAC) from 2006 to 2012, I reviewed hundreds of requests for IMF grants submitted by 501c3s in the US. Therefore, I know well the range of nonprofits’ performances and effectiveness based on requests from 501c3s and site visits.
Since 2015, I have been supporting Wells Bring Hope because it maintains every element that I look for in supporting a nonprofit:
1. A clear mission
2. Provision of apt measurable results
a. Progress in fulfilling mission
b. Mobilizing resources
c. Effectiveness
3. Little to no waste
4. Sustainability
5. Opportunity for complimentary programs (micro-finance)
6. A committed team of volunteers
7. Reputable and reliable partners.
Thanks to Wells Bring Hope, since 2008 more than 450 wells with safe water have been built in Niger resulting in more girls going to school and women starting small businesses to support their families. In every way, this program has a positive impact on development and opportunity in Niger.
I highly recommend your supporting Wells Bring Hope today.

The positive ramifications of a village well, on the life of women and girls is significant . With a village well, the girls don't have to fear rape during a walk of miles to get fresh water. They can go to school and get an education. Wells Bring Hope gives the gift of fresh water to an entire village in Niger, one of the poorest countries in Africa. This is a non profit with a proven record of success. I feel that I have made a difference!

I know the founder and board members of this organization. This charity is run completely by volunteers and has the lowest expenses of any charity I support. When I make my annual gift to Wells Bring Hope, I know that almost every dollar that I donate will go toward digging another well for the women, the girls and the villages in desperate need of a basic human condition...the need for clean water for good health. The burden of obtaining and carrying water falls upon the women and girls. A well allows the freedom for the girls to go to school and make a better life for themselves. And the microloans from this charity help the women to make a better life for their families.

This organization provide access to clean water and in this day and age, it's crazy that we still have people who do not have access to this basic necessity of life.

I have been volunteering with Wells Bring Hope for over 2 years, and I am continually amazed at all the of the wonderful work this organization does. At the core, the dedication and passion of the leadership team helps drive the mission forward and their enthusiasm and energy permeates throughout the volunteers. One wonderful aspect about volunteering with this organization, is the ability to work remotely and also the variety of positions that are needed to help with the cause. It has been a wonderful experience.

This is a wonderful charity with passionate and dedicated volunteers that have worked very hard to fund 440 wells. The ladies I've had the pleasure to get to know that have relentlessly continued working on this for 15+ years are amazing to work with. The $ they raise is well spent and helps train women to help them start their own small business as part of every well project.

Wells Bring Hope is a great organization that truly appreciates and puts to good use all contributions made by donors and volunteers.

Wells Bring Hope is an organization dedication to bringing water wells to villages in Niger, one of the poorest countries in the world and where women must spend the better part of each day walking miles and miles just getting water for their families. I have seen a lot of non profit organizations and even more volunteers of NPOs and I have never seen such dedication to helping impoverished women in such a poor part of the world. The volunteers in this group are so dedicated that believe it or not they may even risk danger to themselves to makes their goals happen. I don't contribute to the "big" charities but this one is on top of my list.

I support ‘Wells Bring Hope’ due to the immense benefits it offers to the people of one of the most distressful and deprived locations of the world. The uniqueness of ‘Wells Bring Hope’s relentless contribution is the sustainable provision for safe water including hygiene and sanitation that helps people of the remote areas to have a chance of living. I happen to know of the Board Directors of ‘Wells Bring Hope’ Ida Beal Harding very closely during our volunteering experiences for a non-profit. I have been seeing her dedicated contributions even travelling to the danger-prone areas as the Ambassador of ‘Wells Bring Hope’ to reach the people whom hardly have access to mere amenities of survival, let alone a rightful decent living. Through this review, I am earnestly requesting for the supports and sponsorship of ‘Wells Bring Hope’ so that it can continue its pledge for the people having dire needs of basic amenities but mostly deprived of.

We are honored to contribute to any efforts where Ida Harding’s amazing volunteer skills & wisdom utilized.

I do remember during my childhood Summer days (in India at my grand fathers home) we used to walks miles to gather drinking water (due to deforestation draught). I have seen during MBA days in Anantapur how the place was transformed by the well's by Satya Sai Baba - even if I am not a believer, I admire his philanthropy to give drinking water to millions. I have seen in Cambodia (deforestation) and Africa how people suffer from lack of water).

Now I am living in a place, which is the #1 fresh water reserve (Memphis, TN) in North America. I had the privilege to explore off beaten paths of Florida in past year - I have seen finest springs and lakes are filled with poisonous Algae from man made contamination (mostly lawn pesticides & fertilizer). I had been to around two dozen countries and noticed how precious and undervalued water is.

Sadly we in the WEST, take WATER granted. But many places people are fighting for their survival and many wars are fought for water (not just in movies).

Thank you Ida for your amazing efforts.Keep it up.
Saji

The volunteers working with Wells Bring Hope never cease to amaze me. They place helping others ahead of their personal health and safety. They are truly making a difference to the women and children in Africa.

Wells Bring Hope does such an amazing job with providing clean water access to people in Niger. What makes Wells Bring Hope unique is the fact that the organization does not just build wells, but ensures that the villages thrive after a well is built. This is because they continue to work in each village for at least 15 years, provide Microfinance for women, and teach other important knowledge to villagers. In addition, Wells Bring Hope is run almost entirely by volunteers (only one person is paid) and they partner with World Vision to match each donation by five times and to provide ground staff.

Let me preface my review by noting I'm Scottish. We are a people who do not like spending money, and we squeeze every penny's worth of value out of what we do spend. It's what we do.

Wells Bring Hope represents that incredible value that I naturally look for. That's why I've parted with money and time for this organization. Your donation grows in impact from the moment it reaches WBH.

Firstly their partner, World Vision, matches every donation that is made. Your money just doubled, right there!

Added to that they work with each village they drill a well in for 15+ years, adding value to the community by teaching irrigation and sanitation techniques that make the new water supply go even further.

Wells are totally sustainable. These are long term resources for villages, not something that will function long enough for a photo opportunity before becoming a well intentioned white elephant.

Micro-finance programs help women gain a degree of independence they never would have otherwise had, adding to the local economy and fostering a degree of self reliance badly needed in remote communities.

The health benefits of having clean water are so numerous I cannot possibly cover them in one review. By reducing preventable disease children have a better chance of attending school, adults can be more productive in their working lives and life expectancy improves exponentially. This is a quality of life benefit that ripples throughout the community.

So if you are either Scottish by nationality, or at least mentality, you are looking for unparalleled bang for your buck in the donations you make. You have found it with Wells Bring Hope! Your money could not go further in every sense; from dollar matching, to improving opportunities for people who desperately need them, to creating significantly better health outcomes. Your donation to Wells Bring Hope covers them all.

When I came across Wells Bring Hope, I absolutely loved that they work on the micro-level to bring water and sanitation to rural villages in the poorest country in the world- Niger. After further research I found that they have a full cycle of assistance educating people on how to maintain the well, and checking back on the well monthly, years after being drilled. They also teach villages about personal hygiene and teach women about basic business skills and how to form savings groups so they may support their families. While many nonprofits have good intentions and make a difference initially, WBH makes sure their help is sustainable and long-lasting.

With a number of years experience in the nonprofit sector, it is incredible and refreshing to know that 100% of all donations go to drilling wells. WBH is built on volunteers. All staff (except for one person who is paid through a specific grant) are unpaid volunteers. I have been volunteering myself for one year now. I get so much job out of working with other volunteers who put so much of their time and energy into this great cause.

I started volunteering with Wells Bring Hope last fall through LinkedIn and am consistently impressed with how smart and strategic this organization is. Utilizing a team of volunteers throughout the country, we work together to raise funds for drilling wells and facilitating women's empowerment in Niger, West Africa. All money raised goes directly to the cause, where it is then leveraged by five times through our partnership with World Vision. Not a dollar is wasted, nor is any time. I highly recommend support of Wells Bring Hope through both time and treasure.

It is hard as an American to understand just how profoundly the work of Wells Bring Hope affects the lives of women and girls in Niger. As a former Peace Corps volunteer and as someone who has worked in this region of West Africa, I know what these wells mean. I am humbled by my work as a volunteer for Wells Bring Hope, and fully support their mission of saving lives through safe water!

I love donating my time and money to this nonprofit. It's a local group of women who started it and we raise money to drill wells in Niger, When a village gets a well, the women and girls have no need to walk for 4-5 hours a day in search of water than we would not even water our gardens with. But, the best part, is that the girls can now go to school and the women get into micro-loan businesses.

I have been and advisor and donor to Wells Bring Hope since 2010. The organization brings clean water to Niger to save lives and improve prospects for some of the poorest people in the world. Through their travels to Niger, Barbara and her team have been able to witness and communicate the real difference that donors can make, particularly to the lives of women and children. I provide strategic advice and volunteer support to the organization and have been impressed with the dedication and enthusiasm of long term volunteers.

When I first learned about Wells Bring Hope, my heart was broken to find out how young girs lives were completely limited by contaminated water. Then I saw what Wells Bring Hope did and was doing. I was so inspired by the transformation of these communities, of the opportunities that clean water brought to young girls (they could go to school), their mothers (they started small businesses through micro loans) and the men learned agriculture. It made life truly possible and joyful. Simple water was like a magic elixer. I have been volunteering for them ever since.

Few charities focus their efforts in such an important cause as providing clean water to the women of Niger. In line with International Human Rights goals and obligations, and in particular with the UN Convention to end all forms of Discrimination against Women, Wells Bring Hope efforts underscore that addressing basic needs is truly the most impact-worthy and everlasting game-changer in any community. This organization's founders and staff are truly committed and understand that women are key to the welfare of many, and that providing assistance and opportunities to women is the best way to improve the lives of a whole community. Please don't miss the opportunity to support their efforts!

Volunteering with Wells Bring Hope has been a wonderful experience. The organization is full of kind, hard working individuals who are motivated towards a common goal in making meaningful changes to bring clean water to Niger. It has been a privilege to work with them.

This is an amazing organization started as the vision of one powerful, visionary woman, Barbara Goldberg. Thru her organizations massive efforts they have provided over 360 wells to rural villages in West Niger. In addition to the obvious health benefits to the villagers, these wells have allowed thousands of girls, who previously spent their days hauling water from far away wells to their villages, to attend schools and to avoid the potential dangers of rape and slavery from being out alone in the fields every day. The women of the villages can now spend their days productively earning income to support their families. And every dollar donated goes right into the drilling of these wells. An outstanding vision come true.

I have been involved with Wells Bring Hope since it's inception. The organization is truly committed to pure giving --and the integrity of it's founder, Barbara Goldberg, is unparalleled. She runs a lean machine with a 100% volunteer organization.

I was extremely moved when, in 2008, I went to Niger with Wells Bring Hope to see firsthand what having vs. not having clean water meant to the villagers in this dirt poor nation. It was devastating and gut-wrenching to see the conditions and the maladies that plagued those without water. There is just no reason anyone should have to suffer like that.

The mission of Wells Bring Hope -- putting clean water wells into impoverished villages in East Africa -- is one that I will always support. I am fortunate to be able to work with such a committed, passionate group of people. Go Wells!

I was motivated to join Wells Bring Hope when I attended a presentation by Gil Garcetti on the plight of villagers in Western Africa. I was moved by photos of young girls who had to walk many miles sometimes several times a day to fetch water. As a result, they could never go to school. I knew almost immediately that I had to do something to help stem this cycle. WBH offered the opportunity to join a number of like minded folks, and we ARE making a difference!

Wells Bring hope is one of the most well- managed and successful non-profit organizations I have ever worked. I have worked with many non-profits over the last 42years as. Professional findraiser and Board Member and this one is at the top of my list. They are truly a volunteer organization founded and operated by Barbara Goldberg as its executive. Her passion for the cause of bringing water to small villages in Niger, and work with World Vision to match funds by 5 times and help women organize in the Villages to maximize their talents in projects to employ and educate the villagers is unmatched.

I love being a volunteer for WBH. I think it's the best place to volunteer!

I joined the Wells Bring Hope volunteer team at the beginning of the year and am thankful daily that I did. Seeing the passion the team has gives me renewed hope in humanity. Everyone works incredibly hard to bring safe drinking water to the beautiful people of Niger. Their work has a lasting effect on these communities and I am honored to be a part of their team.

Wells Bring Hope is an incredible organization! What I value most about WBH is the fact that 100% of all donations go directly to a well project. When I give to Wells Bring Hope, I know that the money is going directly to those in need.

Wells Bring Hope is an extraordinary organization. Not only do they provide safe water and sanitation to the poorest region in the world but they also offer sustained support in the region helping to transform the lives of the people in NIger, West Africa.

Amazing organization! I am continually awed by the work Well Bring Hope does and I am honored to be a part of it.

As an Economics major, and someone who feels strongly about equality, I have always felt passionately about international development. Providing clean water for individuals, with no strings attached, fills one of the greatest needs the poorest people of our planet has. Wells Bring Hope takes on this role with persistence and passion, and has an incredible group of volunteers with diverse skill sets. I love knowing that the work I do changes lives in a real way!

The first time I saw the video of a water well coming in to a village in Niger, my heart jumped and I thought " I must be a part of this project!". Other than air, there is nothing more basic to life than water. Nothing! Safe water that you can drink without having to fear that you will be poisoned by pollutants or that your child will die from dysentery. Clean water to wash the bodies of your babies. This is what drew me in to this project, and has kept me involved for over three years.
The second draw was education for all of the little girls who, as soon as they could carry a bucket or bowl, were conscripted into carrying water from the polluted waterholes. There was no hope of going to school. Now the water is available easily to all and the girls can get an education, along with the boys.
The third draw was that the women of the village were supported with loans to begin small businesses.
This is an amazing project that keeps on giving to strengthen the village and the people in it.
I would encourage all who read this to contribute with a caring heart. You will not be disappointed.
All the money you donate goes directly to the project. ALL!

I have been involved with Wells Bring Hope for almost three years now, and I continue to be impressed by how much they have managed to accomplish. As a small nonprofit with only one paid employee, WBH maximizes every dollar. Combine that with the fact that 100% of all donations go directly to well projects, and you have one of the most efficient and effective nonprofits I have ever encountered.

Wells Bring Hope--does literally that--bring hope to by providing safe water wells to lives where there is little hope in the poorest country in the world--Niger. Safe water enriches lives deeply there--especially for the women and girls. This organization is centered on delivering 100% of funds raised to drill these safe water wells for the villages. The sense of urgency due to need and the passion to help is found in every aspect of supporting the fund raising efforts starting from the Founder through each Volunteer that helps make safe water a reality. I've helped Wells Bring Hope since its inception.

There is fun and joy knowing one's efforts can make such a vast difference halfway around world. Whether the efforts are invested by helping and giving of one's time contributed to do what it takes in every little aspect to raise funds--or by helping with one's donations to this worthy cause--or by doing both--at the end of the day it simply feels good. Wells Bring Hope is -- a great nonprofit.

By being a part of Wells Bring Hope I feel a completeness in my heart. At Wells Bring Hope we are digging wells in Niger, West Africa and almost instantly changing lives. By digging wells, and bringing sanitation to the villages;; newborns are surviving, children are being educated and women are having the opportunity to start small business. The mortality rate is down and the happiness rate is up. Wouldn't that make you feel good???

This is a great organization to volunteer for. They are very gracious and treat their volunteers well.

Wells Bring Hope is great! Barbara Goldberg (founder) is so incredibly passionate and sincere about her work and the work of the volunteers. I've been volunteering for a couple years now and I've never sensed a decline in the passion and drive amongst those who work with Wells Bring Hope. I attribute this to the success and sustainability of the projects funded by Wells Bring Hope. All wells are maintained and maintenance education is given to the villagers, as well as micro finance education given to the women. 100% of donations go directly to funding their projects.

Wells does great work to help the women of Niger have access to safe water. It's a very noble cause and the people involved are truly warm, compassionate, dedicated and always appreciative of everybody they meet, whether donors, volunteers or public in general.

Creating change requires leadership from the top -- a dream and passion married to practicality and an ability to inspire others. Barbara Goldberg epitomizes these traits as she has created from nothing -- the opportunity for clean accessible water to the poorest country in Africa. Her nonprofit makes a difference in the daily lives particulalry of women and children while bringing out the best in her extrordinary volunteer team. WBS is a national model and inspiration. Yes, one person can still make a difference.

Through a friend I learned that an organization called Wells Bring Hope was establishing a club at my school, UCLA. I began to look into the organization and immediately wanted to get involved in any way I could. The more I learn about and volunteer for the this organization, the more I see how absolutely wonderful WBH is. WBH does life changing work in one of the poorest countries in the world. It drills wells, bringing clean water rural villages in Niger. With almost 200 wells built WBH is dedicated to the mission that everyone should have access to clean water. I feel unbelievably blessed to be a part of this organization and plan to continue to be involved throughout college and beyond.

I am the webmaster for Wellsbringhope and I think it is a great cause.

I stumbled across Wells Bring Hope through a general volunteering opportunity search, and was instantly blown away by its cause, its message, and its approach. In all respects, WBH is a fantastic nonprofit -- I could tell immediately that volunteers gave their hearts, minds, and experience completely to the effort.

The cause is crucial and underserved -- providing safe water and sanitation practices to the poorest countries in the world is absolutely fundamental, and has the greatest ability to improve quality of life. Goodbye deadly water-borne diseases! And girls can finally go to school, instead of spending their days fetching water!

But wells are just the beginning. One of the outstanding things about WBH is that it has an entire program built around each well -- a well is great, but WBH and its partner, World Vision, provide the means and education to repair the wells, improve sanitation practices, and help women begin small business endeavors with microfinancing programs.

Moreover, it is very clear that not only does WBH wish to change lives, but to do so responsibly. Many nonprofits rush into their efforts without thinking fully about the proper way to implement their well-intentioned plans. WBH utilizes the best practices and best partners, ensuring that donation money accomplishes exactly what it is meant to, and that wells stay functional for many years to come.

For my part, I've been a volunteer with WBH for a few months now, and from the start felt like a true member of the team. Helping out never feels like work when you're part of an amazing organization -- Wells Bring Hope is exactly that.

Wells Bring Hope is such an amazing charity that functions above the majority in their passion, dedication, and transparency.

I became aware of Wells Bring Hope through a friend who volunteers for the foundation. After hearing a little bit about what they do and their dedication to not only building, but maintaining wells in Niger, the poorest country in the world, I decided I wanted to get involved as well.

The founder, Barbara Goldberg, was gracious and thorough in explaining what they do. She not only has the passion, but more importantly the foresight of what really needed to happen in order to help create a better life for the Nigerian people. That is why they not only build wells, but continue helping the villages for 15 plus years as well as give micro-loans to women so they can create productive work for themselves.

Having gone to Africa and witnessing the lack of water within villages. Ive seen how women have to walk half a day through the hot sun in order to get their daily water and how sometimes that water can kill their babies because it's so contaminated. I'm not trying to be melodramatic. I'm simply saying it's a huge problem and Wells Bring Hope can be the solution for many villages. That's why their funding is so important. Not only does 100% of their contributions go directly to building wells, but every dollar donated is matched by World Vision.

Please help Wells Bring Hope continue to do the amazing work that they do by selecting them as one of the Great Nonprofits' top 3 charities.

Wells Bring Hope is a great foundation with nothing but the want/need to help the people of Niger Africa at their core!
All donations go 100% directly to drilling/installing water wells in Niger, what an impact in the 2nd poorest country in the world!
It's a fantastic organization with fantastic people at the helm!

Having access to pure water is crucially important all over the developing world. As a photojournalist, I have documented the fundamental impact pure water has---for people living with HIV/AIDs, for girls' education, for family health, and more. Already having created almost 200 wells, WELLS BRING HOPE, which was founded by passionate, visionary leaders, has already improved life immeasurably in West Africa. The organization is focused and effective. It's an honor to support them.

My decision to volunteer for Wels Bring Hope (WBH) is one of the best I've ever made in my life. Ever since its inception, WBH has continued to save lives by providing safe clean water for communities in Niger. Their cause is a noble one indeed. They not only were able to recognize the dire need for water in Niger but have arduously strived to make the living conditions of women and children better. The staff and volunteers ALL seem very dedicated to the cause. Most importantly, the founder of WBH is genuinely concerned about the plight of Niger, the second poorest country in the world. WBH is definitely a model for others to follow and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to make a difference in the lives of others.

If we can give children and women health, education, opportunity, and hope, the percussions resonate throughout the world. We no longer live in a vacuum, i.e., we are global, we are connected. Drilling wells is caring about people in need of a basic human right. My donation shows I care.

Look no further! Wells Bring Hope IS the non-profit you dream about working for as a volunteer or a paid-employee, in any capacity. Barbara Goldberg -President- is extremely inspiring, warm and welcoming. Her entire Board and staff is as spectacular. Her - our - cause is extremely important to all of us: water issues unites us all, women and children in Niger - the poorest country in the world- need desperately access to clean water to live decent lives and hope for a better future. The way Barbara and her team have structured the organization is such that the people of Niger who benefit from a sustainable well will receive the support of World Vision for 15 years and women can receive micro-loans. Come join us! You will be transformed and so will the lives of women and children in Niger.

Wells Bring Hope focuses on creating and maintaining access to safe drinking water for entire communities in Niger. This is a life saving initiative in a region of the world where basic services are lacking. Most importantly, it changes lives in a instant because women and girls are released from the task of walking long distances all day to carry home muddy water. It means that WBH's actions can have a generational impact. Consider volunteering or donating if you want to be a part of that change.

I have had the great honor of working with Wells Bring Hope for over a year now and it has been incredibly rewarding. This wonderful organization gives safe water and sanitation (along with the amazing and extremely important side effect of education for women and girls) to villagers in Niger, West Africa. The people who run Wells Bring Hope are genuinely devoted to its mission, which makes it a great organization to be a part of.

Wells Bring Hope is a wonderful organization that I've been fortunate to learn about and have volunteered for. This group of people, led by Barbara Goldberg, volunteer so much time and effort to help people gain access to clean, safe water. I can't imagine life without something so basic as access to water, and now I know there are people who are in desperate need of it. Wells Bring Hope not only drastically improves lives, they help save them.

How can one look at the faces of the women and children of Niger and not be touched by their spirit and beauty? I found myself drawn to them and moved to help them in the best way possible, by donating to Wells Bring Hope. I have learned that this organization is truly committed to assisting the communities of Niger by providing reliable sources of clean water. As a nurse experienced in medicine in the developing world, I know very well how safe drinking water can transform the health of entire communities. Secondly by freeing women to develop their talents and providing them with small business loans empowers them to provide for their families and strengthen their neighborhoods. I feel honored to share, in some small way, in their achievements.

I have been affiliated with Wells Bring Hope since its inception. It is a fantastic organization doing wonderful things for communities in Niger who have not had access to clean water. Because of the devotion of Barbara Goldberg and the many volunteers dedicated to making a difference in Niger, Wells Bring Hope has brought hope to hundreds of families, whose daughters can now go to school, and whose infants no longer die from drinking polluted water. this group has truly made a difference.

My donation to Wells Bring Hope in July 2010 provided the seed funding for a water well (and sanitation) for a village in desperate need in Niger. I am honored to be involved with Wells Bring Hope, and it is deeply gratifying to know how many lives are saved and vastly improved (especially those of women and girls) through the committed efforts and partnership between WBH and World Vision. I look forward to many years of supporting WBH, traveling to Niger to see firsthand the vital work being accomplished, and to helping the organization flourish. This is truly a wonderful and genuine group of people to be associated with.

I saw a post a while back to be a volunteer social media assistant for the organization. Since I took the position, I have learned a great deal about the misfortunes of the people of Niger and what we as people can do to help them.

I am so inspired by Wells Bring Hope, and the people it serves. It is a lean, well-managed non-profit run almost entirely by volunteers committed to providing hope to the poorest people in the world. Wells Bring Hope doesn't just drill water wells and then say "adios." Wells Bring Hope and its on-the-ground partner World Vision remain on-the-ground, providing micro-loans to women in the villages and teaching the villagers about hygiene, uses for grey water and maintenance of the wells.

As a huge supporter of Wells Bring Hope (WBH), it is my pleasure to express my enormous gratitude for what this organization stands for, and has done in such a short time! First and foremost, envisioning to provide fresh drinking water as "the source of life" as different from providing housing or education; or even investing in medical research, is in and of itself, the single most effective means of saving/preserving life in the developing world. Selecting and focusing on Niger, identified as the second poorest nation in the world was also a critical decision that has successfully shown immediate & impressive results. In short, WBH from inception-to-date, has proved its mission to be noble, has clearly shown how efficaciously it is managed as a right size non-profit, and will undoubtedly continue to impressively change lives for the better.

When I first got involved with Wells Bring Hope, I was simply looking for an opportunity to get involved with an organization that focused on helping women and girls, in particular. What I found, however, was a group that changed my life. Everyone involved in Wells Bring Hope is unbelievably dedicated and passionate about bringing the critical issue of clean, safe water to a broader awareness, and helping people in desperate need. I had no idea the horrendous conditions that so many were living under, by not having clean, safe water, and as I learned, I felt more and more compelled to share my knowledge and experiences with everyone I met. Clean, safe water, reduced child mortality, lets girls get an education, reduces trachoma, and gives villagers HOPE for a better future. Safe water is not the end...it is the beginning. Wells Bring Hope is working hard for a mighty purpose, and i am incredibly proud to be a part of what they are doing.

When I decided to get involved in grant writing, I researched a number of organizations before offering my time. I chose Wells Bring Hope because it has an excellent mission, is very focused (rather than just asking for donations to "help people in need"), and because of how much goes directly to the cause. But it gets even better... due to their partnership with World Vision, a small amount of money pays off for over a decade. Longer, actually, when you consider the long-term impact on the life of a girl who can be educated and employed, rather than carry water all day.

I am so impressed by the staff of this group. They give their time, their energy, their passion, their hearts to help women and girls in Niger receive clean water. These people actually do more than talk about making a difference.

My donations to Wells Bring Hope were used to drill two wells in Niger, West Africa. It is very gratifying to know that these funds were matched and that their partner, World Vision, safe guards the investment, remaining in these villages for fifteen to twenty years. This non-profit clearly is a committed and worthy organization serving a primary human need. I’d recommend them to anyone hoping to support a water charity that serves some of the most neediest among us.

According to the World Health Organization, "No other humanitarian intervention produces a more dramatic effect on lives than access to safe water and good sanitation."

Last year I visited Rwanda and saw, first hand, how difficult it is for people to get water when it's not piped into their houses. I wanted to help and Wells Bring Hope seemed like a great place. It's a new non-profit, only a few years old, but it's very well run. Wells Bring Hope is committed to drilling wells to bring safe water and good sanitation to rural villages in Niger, West Africa, one of the three poorest countries in the world. Our vision is to save lives with safe water.

As of September 2011, we’ve funded 65 wells. I like the fact that we work with World Vision, to match everything we raise, dollar for dollar. They also keep working with the village for 15+ years, helping to provide: continuing education on good sanitation and proper hygiene, micro-loans, drip irrigation, etc. Most importantly, all our wells are fully sustainable, villagers are shown how to maintain the well and where to get parts.

As a fund raiser with 25 years of experience, I was looking to volunteer with an organization that fits my interests, provides as much benefit as possible from donations and also has a profound impact on the lives of the neediest people in the world. Wells Bring Hope exceeded my expectations in all of those areas. I have never worked with an organization that multiplies a donation 5 times or one that invests 15+ years in services and sustainabillity. They are also very welcoming and make sure the volunteer experience is a good one. I highly recommend volunteering and donating to Wells Bring Hope.

Working on fundraising efforts with Wells Bring Hope, I was deeply touched by the work they are doing to create permanent drinking solutions in Niger and other places within West Africa.
Wells commitment to save lives through their permanent wells is a true act of humanity, as safe water is every person's right to life and our basic necessity for survival. I am proud to support this organization and align to their "mission and vision" as custodians of the earth to share this act of humanity with the children through PALS AROUND THE WORLD project and books - instilling the ways by example people like Wells are helping the earth and its inhabitants around the world.

This is a great organization!! They are giving the most basic essential to the human race in Niger and West Africa..Water!! Due to the efforts and funding of multiple wells from this non-profit, the people of West Africa have access to clean drinking water.. This enables young girls to be able to go to school, rather than having to trek miles and miles just to reach a decent water supply for them and their families. Everyone involved, is very driven and supported, in making this cause become a positive change for the people of West Africa.

I'm impressed that Wells Bring Hope is staffed by such dedicated volunteers who are determined to bring clean water to the people of Niger. Time and time again, I've seen this group go above and beyond to raise money for such an impressive goal. We have big plans and won't stop until the lack of water is no longer a problem in Niger.

I am a volunteer with Wells Bring Hope. Wells Bring Hope is committed to drilling wells with World Vision to bring safe water, proper sanitation and hygiene training, and micro loans to the countries in West Africa. Wells Bring Hope and their supports continue to work with these villages for 15-20 years after the wells are drilled. Water is an essential component of life, which people take for granted every day that live in a modern civilization with clean piped in water and piped sanitation system. The people in West Africa must struggle each day trying to find their source of water to sustain themselves and their families and never knowing whether the water they find is contaminated. Contaminated water kills the weakest and the youngest members in these countries due to lack of resistance to these water borne diseases. Wells Bring Hope is a unique nonprofit organization where the whole organization is run by volunteers. The organization was founded by Barbara Goldberg, who has gathered a dedicated team of volunteers committed to this cause of bring safe water and support to these villages in West Africa. I feel honored to be part of this team of volunteers and to work with Ms. Goldberg and the Board of Directors of Wells Bring Hope to improve the lives of the people in West Africa.

My name is Pete Brach and have been a volunteer for Wells Bring Hope since June of 2010. I was deeply touched by their video and level of commitment to improve the lives of villagers in West Africa. I am very impressed with our President's commitment to assure that 100% of donations go toward drilling wells. Barbara Goldberg is truly a caring and passionate person and a continued inspiration to those who know her.

I've been involved with Wells Bring Hope (WBH) for over a year now, and it has been a very rewarding experience in every way. WBH mission is to save lives by providing safe, drinking water to people who are deprived of this elementary necessity - people of Niger, West Africa, the poorest country in the world. Access to water is a big issue there, especially in rural areas where 70% of people don't have it. Our organization raises money to drill wells in Niger; it already drilled 65 wells that provide water to 45,000 people! The organization is 100% based on volunteers, and it's nevertheless very well structured and efficiently run. Initially, I was writing blog entries for its website, now I started to research grants opportunities which I have a great interest in. Not only I can feel that my work really makes a difference in people's lives, but I also learn a great deal about nonprofit sector and meet a lot of wonderful people, like Barbara Goldberg, WBH's founder and president, Gil Garcetti whose amazing photos from Niger provided an inspiration to start the organization, and many other fellow-volunteers. For some of us (like me) this is the first nonprofit volunteering experience and I couldn't do it without the support and guidance from more experienced members. We have training sessions on various topics like grant writing that have been very valuable, and there is always someone to ask questions or run ideas through. Everybody is very nice and helpful, and the overall atmosphere is of learning and fun. What is also very important to me is the fact that Wells Bring Hope involvement in Niger is more complex than just drilling wells. World Vision, which is our organization's partner, continue to work with a village where the well was drilled for 15+ years, providing other health and hygiene related services and giving micro-loans to women, so they can start their own businesses. They deserve it, because they are those who are affected the most by the lack of safe water. Women walk miles every day to fetch water that is often badly contaminated, kills little children, and causes diseases. But these women have no choice because it's either this or no water at all. Girls usually help their mothers with water fetching, so they cannot go to school. Illiteracy rates are skyrocketing, and the cycle of poverty spins its wheels. This whole picture is changed forever, when a borehole is drilled in a village. Seeing happiness on villagers' faces after they got their own source of easily accessible and SAFE water for themselves and generations to come is something words cannot describe. I can only say that I feel honored to be a part of this great cause, and look forward to continue my work with WBH.