How Clean Water Projects Actually Work, From Funding to Impact: A WellFound Story.

When Elliot for Water says that 20% of its revenue funds clean water projects what does that actually mean? How do clean water projects actually work? Where does the money go? How are projects chosen? And what really happens on the ground? In this episode, we go beyond the surface to understand how real, sustainable water projects are built and maintained over time. Andrea is joined by Dr Antony Kingsley, CEO of WellFound, a charity that has been working for over 20 years in some of the most remote communities in Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone and charity partner of Elliot for Water. Together, we break down: • how water projects are selected and implemented • why communities must be part of the solution • how impact is measured beyond just numbers • what can go wrong, and why many projects fail • and what access to clean water really changes, from health to dignity to opportunity We also revisit a real project in Guinea-Bissau, and explore how one intervention transformed an entire community, years later. This conversation will change the way you see water projects and how they’re run. Because they’re about far more than water, they’re about responsibility, sustainability, and an impact that goes beyond your imagination. This episode is brought to you by Elliot for Water — a free browser extension that turns your homepage into a productivity dashboard and funds clean water projects around the world. Try it here: elliotforwater.com