Positive Impact
These numbers represent the tangible impact of our work across communities in Burkina Faso.
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Women trained and deployed as water engineers
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Wells restored in communities and schools
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People impacted with access to clean water
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Oases built with and for the community
Watch Our Impact in Action
WOMEN’S ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Building Skills
The Women’s Engineering Program is a hands-on training initiative created for community women, with limited formal education. Through this program, participants build their agency and gain technical and leadership skills.
Restoring Wells
The three-phase program is conducted by a government-certified engineer specializing in hydraulics, water, and sanitation, alongside two qualified craftsmen, each with over 15 years of experience.
Leading Change
Our program has educated and empowered hundreds of community women to monitor, repair, and support local water systems, ensuring uninterrupted and sustainable access to water, even during moments of socio-political instability.
Graduates have helped restore hundreds of wells, directly impacting the lives of thousands in Burkina Faso.
What Your Gift Provides
30+ hours of classroom + hands-on technical engineering training
A toolkit for pump repair
Mentorship from certified engineers
Lifelong impact—each graduate can restore multiple wells
$810 empowers one woman to keep clean water flowing through droughts, blackouts, and even socio-political instability.
Prefer monthly? Just $68/month makes it possible.
Give Monthly – $68/month
Fully Fund a Trainee – $810
The Oasis Model
Reimagining Water Access with Innovation and Sustainability.
The Georgie Badiel Foundation's Oasis Model is designed to provide sustainable community access to clean water while supporting micro-agriculture, livelihoods, learning, and community connection.
Reliable & Solar-Powered
Water Tower: Solar-powered and designed to hold a minimum of 5,000 liters (5m³), the tower delivers up to 5,000 liters of clean water per hour.
Meter: Tracks daily water usage and supports transparent, pay-as-you-go contributions for sustainability.
Collection Point: Features up to five spouts for efficiency & easy access.
Staffed Distribution Center: Managed by a full-time attendant to support daily operations, collect payments, and ensure responsible use. Job creation opportunity for the community.
Sustainable Approach: Community members contribute one penny for 20 liters of water. These funds are deposited into an account to support station maintenance and repair.
Micro-Agriculture & Livelihoods
Community Garden: Green space enables women to grow vegetables and herbs to support household income and nutrition.
Sustainable Ecosystem: Gardens are enriched with composted organic waste as part of our circular system.
Local Plants with Purpose:
• Moringa trees help purify groundwater and serve as an herbal supplement.
• Citronella repels mosquitoes and can be harvested for use or sale.
• Shea, mango, and papaya trees offer shade and produce.
Animal Watering Point: A barrel provides clean water for livestock.
Traditional Fence: A locally constructed enclosure protects crops and secures the space.
Learning & Connection
Study Corner: An external, well-lit area with a blackboard for learning.
Lighting & Electricity: Solar-powered light poles keep the premises safe after dark. Electrical outlets for community members to charge devices (e.g., cell phones, lamps).
Seating: A community bench for rest, discussion and gathering.
Education & Dignified Sanitation
Public Toilets: Two accessible and gender-sensitive toilets built to support hygiene and privacy for all community members.
WASH Education: Interactive hygiene education sessions delivered in nearby schools and community spaces to build lifelong habits in water safety, sanitation, and disease prevention.