About Us
Our Mission: Clean Water
for Every Community in Chad
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering clean, safe drinking water to the communities that need it most.
Our Story
Born from a shared dream
In 2019, a group of young Chadians and international allies came together around a simple but audacious goal: bring clean, safe drinking water to every community in Chad.
Having grown up witnessing the devastating impact of the water crisis — children falling sick from contaminated water, women walking hours in the scorching Sahel heat, entire communities trapped in cycles of poverty — they knew that clean water could change everything.
What started as a grassroots initiative among friends quickly grew into a movement. Pooling their skills, their networks, and their determination, they founded Water4Chad as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. Since then, the team has drilled 134 wells across 8 regions of Chad, serving over 56,000 people.
How We Work
From survey to flowing water
We partner with experienced local drilling teams and communities at every step.
Identify
We identify communities most in need through local partnerships and hydrogeological surveys.
Drill
Professional local teams bore through rock and earth to reach clean underground aquifers.
Test
Water quality testing ensures every well delivers safe drinking water. GPS and photos document the build.
Monitor
Community members are trained in well maintenance. We follow up to ensure long-term sustainability.
On the Ground
Local teams, lasting impact
We work with experienced Chadian drilling teams who understand the terrain, the geology, and the communities they serve.
We operate across 8 regions: N’Djamena, Kanem, Massakory, Amdjarass, Moundou, Batha, Hadjer-Lamis, and Ennedi.
In December 2025, we inaugurated 10 solar-powered water towers in the Ennedi-Est region — our most ambitious project to date.
Our Promise
100% of your donation
funds water projects
Every dollar you contribute goes directly to drilling wells and delivering clean water to communities in Chad.
Our operational and administrative costs are covered separately by a dedicated group of private donors. Water4Chad is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
Leadership
A team united by purpose
Water4Chad was founded by a passionate group of young Chadians and international supporters who refused to accept that millions of people in Chad still lacked access to clean water.
United by a common vision, the founding team combined local knowledge of Chad’s terrain and communities with international expertise in nonprofit management and fundraising.
Today, that founding spirit drives everything we do — from drilling wells in remote villages to deploying solar-powered water towers in Ennedi-Est. Our team on the ground works hand-in-hand with communities to deliver lasting access to clean water.
Join our mission
Help us bring clean water to every community in Chad. Your support makes it possible.
