named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Build a New Well
Drills new boreholes and installs durable hand pumps to provide reliable water access, with $10,000 funding per new well
Education & Youth Inspiration
School-based program using "The Water Princess" book to teach children about water scarcity and problem-solving
Grand Oasis
Comprehensive community model at $20,000 including water systems, women-led agriculture, sanitation, solar lighting, and learning spaces
Petite Oasis
Provides solar-powered water access for schools, clinics, or small villages at a cost of $15,000 per project
Well Restoration
Repairs broken hand pumps and restores existing water sources in communities and schools, with $1,000 funding per well restoration
Women’s Engineering Program
Hands-on training for women in basic engineering and leadership, including technical skills in pump repair and maintenance
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 3 activities
- Construction and maintenance of clean water infrastructure in Burkina FasoBuilds, restores, and maintains solar-powered water wells and water towers that deliver up to 5,000 liters of clean water per hour, ensuring sustainable access to clean drinking water in rural communities in Burkina Faso. The systems have maintained less than 1% downtime over more than ten years.
- Local employment and operational management of water sitesEmploys full-time local attendants to manage water distribution centers, ensuring efficient operations while creating jobs within the communities served.
- Support for student-led water advocacy and fundraising campaignsSupports student-led initiatives that raise funds and awareness for clean water access, resulting in the construction of wells in schools in Burkina Faso.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Construction of dignified and safe sanitation facilities in communities and schoolsConstructs and maintains accessible, gender-sensitive public toilets in communities and schools in Burkina Faso, with two toilets built at each project site to support hygiene, privacy, and safety.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- Implementation of the Oasis Model for community developmentOperates the Oasis Model, a multi-component system that provides solar-powered clean water, community gardens, educational spaces, and charging stations in partnership with local communities in Burkina Faso.
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
- Provision of community learning and energy access featuresProvides outdoor study corners with blackboards and lighting, and solar-powered electrical outlets for charging personal devices such as cell phones and lamps, to enhance education and daily life at water access sites.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- School-based youth education on the global water crisisUses the children's book *The Water Princess* as the foundation for a school-based curriculum implemented in 80 schools, teaching empathy, problem-solving, and awareness of the global water crisis to students up to 5th grade.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Training women in water infrastructure engineering and leadershipRuns a hands-on certificate training program for women with limited formal education, equipping them with technical and leadership skills in water system management and engineering; graduates are certified and supported in securing roles in community water services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$536K
Contributions & grants$616K115%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-80K
expenses
Total expenses$530K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$207K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$227K
Cash$210K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$197K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +43.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGIE BADIEL-LIBERTY | CEO | 40 | $123K |
board members · 10
- BEATRICE DIXON — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN FAIRHURST — BOARD MEMBER
- CHID LIBERTY — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUG HESKE — CHAIRMAN
- FAUSTINA-FYNN NYAME — BOARD MEMBER
- ISABEL HIDROBO — SECRETARY AND TREASURER
- KOTI VADLAMUDI — BOARD MEMBER
- P WAYNE OSBORNE — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN VERDE — BOARD MEMBER
- SUZANNE ROTONDO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Georgie Badiel Foundation Network — Implied membership in its own network as central actor
- Komsilga Partner — Community partner in Burkina Faso where the foundation implements water and sanitation projects.
- New Day Impact Partner — Partnered to launch the Inform giving platform at the United Nations in New York on the eve of World Water Day 2025.
- Our Partners Partner — Collaborates with a network of partners to advance clean water and sanitation initiatives in Burkina Faso.
- PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Partners with the PayPal Giving Fund to receive donated funds.
- Tanghin-Dassouri Partner — Community partner in Burkina Faso where the foundation implements water and sanitation projects.
- The Water Princess Partner — Children's book used to anchor school-based education program on the global water crisis.
- The Water Princess Partner — Curriculum based on the book The Water Princess is central to the foundation's youth education program.
- government-certified engineer specializing in hydraulics, water, and sanitation Partner — Collaborates with a government-certified engineer to deliver technical training and oversee well restoration.
- independent audit firm Government — Ensures transparency and strong oversight through independent audits.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Community-Driven Developmentmethodology: integrated_community_developmentBy co-creating integrated systems that combine water access with sanitation, agriculture, solar energy, and education—starting with community needs and requiring full local investment—the organization ensures long-term sustainability and transformation, because community ownership and holistic design address root causes of poverty and build resilience.
- Pay-as-You-Go Sustainability Modelmethodology: pay-as-you-go_sustainability_modelBy implementing a pay-as-you-go model where small user contributions fund ongoing maintenance, the organization promotes financial sustainability and community ownership, because linking usage to shared cost responsibility ensures long-term functionality and local stewardship of water infrastructure.
- WASH Integration with Behavior Change Educationmethodology: integrated_WASH_educationBy combining water and sanitation infrastructure with interactive WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) education, the organization promotes lasting health improvements, because infrastructure alone is insufficient without behavior change to ensure proper use and hygiene practices.
- Water as a Catalyst for Systemic Changemethodology: water-as-catalyst-for-developmentBy treating clean, sustainable water access as a foundational intervention, the organization unlocks broader community transformation in health, education, and economic opportunity, because reliable water infrastructure enables progress across multiple interconnected development domains.
- Women-Led Water and Community Developmentmethodology: women-led_community_developmentBy training women in technical engineering and leadership roles, the organization enables them to lead water projects and broader community resilience efforts, because empowering women transforms gender norms, increases project sustainability, and catalyzes integrated development in sanitation, agriculture, and education.