named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Training Program
Hires and trains 10 local community members per water project in construction, plumbing, and maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability
Remote Monitoring System
UN-awarded technology allowing real-time tracking of water flow and energy production; sends alerts for malfunctions to enable rapid repairs
Solar Energy for Schools and Medical Centers
Provides solar panels, wiring, lighting, and The Energy Box to power schools and clinics, including vaccine refrigerators and homes of staff
Solar Water Pumping System
Installs solar-powered pumps to extract groundwater and distribute clean water through village taps; includes drilling, piping, water towers, and remote monitoring
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 2 activities
- Carbon credit generation from renewable water projectsGenerates carbon credits by utilizing solar energy in water pumping systems, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing deforestation and carbon emissions associated with traditional water access methods.
- Provision of solar-powered lighting to schools and villagesProvides solar-powered lighting to schools and rural villages in Sub-Saharan Africa using Israeli technology, improving education, safety, and quality of life in off-grid communities.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 2 activities
- Remote monitoring of water and energy systemsDeploys a UN-awarded remote monitoring system at each water project to enable real-time tracking of solar energy production and water flow, with automated alerts for malfunctions to ensure rapid repairs and sustained functionality. Donors and staff can access live performance data through a centralized Remote Monitoring Database.
- Solar water pumping system construction and installationDesigns and builds solar-powered water pumping systems in rural African villages, including drilling wells up to 250 meters deep, constructing 10-meter water towers with 10,000-liter tanks, laying pipelines across 4–8 km radii, and establishing 10–15 community water stations. Each system delivers over 30,000 liters of clean water daily, serving villages of approximately 3,000 people with a 10-year maintenance guarantee.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- United Nations ECOSOC advocacy engagementHolds Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), enabling policy advocacy and engagement on sustainable development, clean water, and renewable energy issues in Africa.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Local workforce hiring and technical trainingHires and trains 10 community members per water project in construction, maintenance, plumbing, and water network design through local contractors, ensuring long-term sustainability and local ownership. The organization employs over 120 full-time staff, primarily engineers and field officers, to support implementation and oversight.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.31M
Contributions & grants$22.20M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$107K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21.59M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$1.13M
Grants paid out$2.85M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$8.14M
Cash$6.40M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.99M
Net assets$6.15M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE GIMPEL | CFO | 37 | $216K |
board members · 15
- AMBASSADOR ISAIAH CHABALA — SECRETARY
- DAVID ARISON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID FRIEZE — DIRECTOR
- GEORGE BUSH KOMAKECH — DIRECTOR
- JASON T HIRSCH — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN HOLLANDER — DIRECTOR
- KELVIN MADUNDO — DIRECTOR
- LERIAN MOSHI — DIRECTOR
- LIZ KANER — DIRECTOR
- PAULINE PHIRI — DIRECTOR
- RAFI NAKASH — DIRECTOR
- RON BRAVERMAN — DIRECTOR
- STEPHEN KOSEFF — DIRECTOR
- STEVE TEPPER — CHAIRMAN
- STUART STONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Innovation Africa Israel Ltd. Partner — Conducts all activities in Israel as an Israeli charitable organization.
- Israeli remote monitoring technology Partner — Provides award-winning remote monitoring technology used to track and maintain solar water systems.
- Malawi24 Partner — Local media partner highlighting Innovation Africa's water projects in Malawi.
- United Nations Government — Recipient of the United Nations Innovation Award for the Remote Monitoring system.
- United Nations Government — Remote monitoring system recognized with a UN award.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Has Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Holds Special Consultative Status at ECOSOC since 2012.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Innovation: Africa has Special Consultative Status at the UN ECOSOC.
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.
- Community-Led Sustainability through Training and Oversightmethodology: community_led_sustainabilityBy training and employing local community members and establishing local governance structures, we ensure long-term project sustainability because local ownership increases accountability, maintenance responsiveness, and social investment in the infrastructure.
- Donor-Directed Funding for Transparency and Impactmethodology: donor_directed_fundingBy allowing donors to direct funds to specific villages, we increase donor engagement and ensure transparent, targeted impact because donor choice creates accountability and strengthens trust in the intervention’s outcomes.
- Gender-Sensitive Water Access Targetingmethodology: gender_sensitive_targetingBy prioritizing communities where women and girls are primarily responsible for water collection, we reduce health risks and unmet water needs because addressing gendered burdens improves both equity and household-level water security.
- Renewable Energy Integration for Carbon Reduction and Sustainabilitymethodology: renewable_energy_sustainabilityBy powering water infrastructure with renewable energy, we reduce carbon emissions and deforestation while generating carbon credits, because clean energy systems create environmental co-benefits that reinforce long-term ecological and project sustainability.
- Solar-Powered Water Systems with Remote Monitoringmethodology: solar_water_systems_with_monitoringBy using solar-powered water pumps combined with real-time remote monitoring, we ensure sustainable and reliable access to clean water in off-grid African communities because the technology reduces dependency on fossil fuels and enables rapid response to technical issues, increasing system longevity and accountability.