About the Georgie Badiel Foundation

Our mission is to bring clean water to the people of Burkina Faso. Over the past 10 years, we've built and restored sustainable water systems, trained local women to maintain them, and educated youth on water, sanitation, and hygiene.

By 2035, we aim to provide 10 million people with access to safe, sustainable water while fostering peace and stability in communities.

Why It Matters

Water scarcity in Burkina Faso is more than a crisis—it's a fight for survival:

• 63% of the rural population lacks safe water access.
• 5,769 wells are broken, leaving communities without vital resources.
• 88% lack proper sanitation facilities.
• WASH-related illnesses cause over 4,000 child deaths per year (UNICEF 2023).
• Climate change and extremist violence have displaced over 2 million people, heightening the urgent need for clean water.

Georgie's Story: The Water Princess

The Water Princess children’s book, based on Georgie’s childhood, highlights her journey of walking 9 miles daily for water in her village. This personal story inspired the founding of GBF, which has been breaking the cycle of water scarcity for 10 years.

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