Overview

To achieve our goal of universal access to clean water and safe sanitation, all GWC projects are sustainable, replicable and scalable. GWC is committed to Learning from past projects, Connecting those who can help each other, and Investing and leverage financial or policy support to support innovative projects that can be sustained, scaled and replicated by local communities and national governments.

Sustainable

All projects must have plans for long-term. It is estimated that half of all water and sanitation projects fail after 5 years. Sustainable projects maintain the local water source and build local capacity in order to maintain and operate a water system. This requires the involvement of the local community, local government, and local businesses, For each system that doesn't have to be replaced, more resources will be available in the future for new projects.

Replicable

GWC measures impacts and benefits consistently, communicating these clearly throughout the project. Monitoring programs and sharing information helps communities, governments, local entrepreneurs, and non-profits working in this sector. Having access to results allows leaders in the field to replicate the program on their own.

Scaleable

GWC invests in successful models with the potential to expand beyond a particular area. These models should be flexible enough to meet the demands of individual localities.