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Welcome to Health and Water Foundation

Health and Water Foundation (HWF) is a Kenyan nonprofit organization founded in 2003 with the mission of improving the overall well-being of underserved communities through targeted interventions in health, water, sanitation, education, and climate change resilience. Through various initiatives, HWF works towards promoting education for young girls and supporting poor primary schools by providing clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education. HWF prioritizes early childhood education and works closely with communities to build capacity and eradicate poverty. HWF is committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the pressing needs of climate action as climate change, water, and health are interconnected issues, and dispropriately affect marginalized communities.

20+

YEARS EXPERIENCE

23+

ProJECTS IMPLEMENTED

20,000+

beneficiaries reached

Our Mission

Our Vision

“To deliver locally designed solutions to quality healthcare, access to clean water, quality education, and climate change resilience to rural underserved communities.”

 

 

“A world where every person has access to quality healthcare, clean water, education, and communities are empowered to adapt to the effects of climate change.”

 

 

Our Programs

Water and Sanitation Hygiene

HWF endeavours to increase access to water and sanitation facilities in destitute schools and surrounding communities with a focus on young girls.

Community Health Programs

HWF endeavors to improve access to quality healthcare, and general community welfare to the most vulnerable communities.

Climate Change Adaptation

HWF works to strengthen the capacity and resilience of the most vulnerable communities in arid and semi-arid areas to adapt to the effects of climate change.

Agroforestry & Reforestation

HWF promotes sustainable environmental rehabilitation through the implementation of agroforestry and reforestation initiatives.

Education & School Health Programs

HWF endeavours to facilitate quality education resources and the prevention of endemic diseases among destitute school-going children.

Equality & Community Development

Entrepreneurship among the youth and women is at the core objective of HWF's mission to foster economic growth and capitalize on the rise of young people in Kenya.

Our Impact

Enabled Access to Clean Water for Over 10,000 Beneficiaries

Rehabilitating School Facilities and Training Teachers in Over 50 Primary Schools

A disabled person drawing water from one of the water kiosks. The water kiosks are managed by disadvanted persons in the community. Looking on are Ms. Annarita-Intervita Country Representative and Mr. Misati- HWF Executive Director.
A completed stream classes rehabilitation intended to revitalize the learning environment, providing students with safe, conducive spaces that encourage engagement and facilitate better educational outcomes across multiple grade levels.

Planted more than 200,000 trees under the agroforestry initiative in western Kenya

Enabled Over 1,000 Beneficiaries to Participate in Adult Education Programs

A farmer in Nyamira County, one of our many participants, is successfully implementing agroforestry techniques, integrating tree planting with crop production to enhance biodiversity, improve yields, and promote sustainable land management practices.
Adults in adult education classes are gaining essential skills and knowledge, empowering them to improve their literacy, enhance employment opportunities, and actively participate in community and economic development.

Successfully Conducted Four Free Medical Camps for Community Health Outreach

Provided Essential Food Supplies to Internally Displaced Persons in Kisii District

In Kisii, children receive attentive care from doctors at a school medical camp, where they benefit from health check-ups, treatments, and preventative care, ensuring their well-being and supporting their educational journey.
A victim of post-election violence receives essential food assistance at an IDP camp, providing vital nourishment and support during a critical time of recovery and rebuilding.

Water has NO substitute

Water is life

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About

HWF is actively involved in promoting education for the girl-child by providing water, sanitation, and hygiene to poor primary schools.

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WHO WE ARE

We are a Kenyan registered NGO that focuses on improving Health, Water and Environmental Sanitation (WES) conditions.

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Testimonials

What our BENEFICIARIES say about OUR PROJECTS

Before the implementation of the Intervita-HWF project, we used to learn in dilapidated mud classrooms and using dilapidated latrines. Now we have new modern classrooms, toilet facilities and access to water
Daniel ongeri
13 year old pupil
I have benefited a lot from the provision of free sanitary towels that has enabled me attend school more often. I have also been trained on management of sexual maturation and feel confident as a student to pursue my education dreams
Mercy mochama
14 year old oprhan
HWF through their project have provided clean water in our school and proper sanitation facilities. Now am able to concentrate on my classes and not waste class time going to the river to fetch water. I have also benefited from their orphans project
Sheila kemunto
13 year old orphan and pupil