Franklin Wells for the World Projects

11/11/2024

2023 Projects

In 2023, FWWF partnered with Children of the Wilderness to support farming in Botswana, addressing challenges by drilling boreholes, installing solar equipment, and providing training, ensuring access to clean water for about 2,500 villagers.

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12/03/2022

2022 Projects

In 2022, FWWF installed boreholes in Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa, providing clean water access to thousands. These projects improved health, hygiene, education, and nutrition, transforming underserved communities.

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12/02/2021

2021 Projects

In 2021, FWWF delivered clean water solutions to underserved communities across Africa, installing boreholes and water systems in countries like Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, and Mozambique.

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12/02/2020

2020 Projects

In 2020, despite the challenges of COVID-19 and worsening climate conditions, FWWF's efforts improved health, sanitation, and self-sufficiency while marking its 10th anniversary milestone of impacting over 250,000 lives globally with clean water access.

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12/02/2019

2019 Projects

In 2019, FWWF focused on addressing severe water scarcity in Namibia caused by prolonged droughts. These efforts enabling education and economic opportunities, while transforming the lives of over 20,000 people in remote regions.

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12/02/2018

2018 Projects

Over 2018, Franklin Wells for the World Foundation (FWWF) continued its mission to provide safe, reliable water to communities in need, benefiting around 15,000 people across South Africa and Kenya. In Esfuleni, South Africa, FWWF provided clean water to an orphanage and its surrounding community of 700 people, previously dependent on a polluted river. In Mpumalanga, Jabez Preschool gained acces...

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12/02/2017

2017 Projects

Franklin Wells for the World Foundation continued its mission to provide safe, reliable water to communities in need, focusing on southern Africa. This year, FWWF completed projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Uganda, improving the lives of nearly 18,000 people. Key installations included Jabulani Camp in South Africa, which supports thousands through community gardens and training programs,...

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12/02/2016

2016 Projects

In 2016, Franklin Wells for the World Foundation completed five water projects across Africa, providing clean, safe drinking water to nearly 18,000 people in Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. These projects, including installations at schools in Uganda's Mpingi community, have transformed lives by reducing waterborne diseases, improving sanitation, and increasing school enrollment as childr...

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10/01/2015

2015 Projects

Franklin Wells for the World Foundation transformed life at a school in Nakuru, Kenya in 2015, by drilling a 130-meter borehole and installing a pump system to provide fresh water for over 300 students, most of whom are AIDS orphans. Previously, the school relied on rainwater or polluted sources up to 10 kilometers away. The new well has significantly reduced waterborne diseases, enabled vegetab...

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12/02/2014

2014 Projects

In 2014, the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation installed water wells at five schools in Zambia's Chibombo District, including Mwanje Primary School, which was founded in 2000 by the community to address high dropout rates due to long distances to the nearest school. Despite limited resources, the community built five classrooms, but access to water remained a challenge, with the nearest...

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