• How many people have been helped by Water is Basic?
    When we completed well #200, we had provided clean drinking water to roughly 400,000 individuals.
  • How many water well drilling rigs does Water is Basic have in operation?
    Two
  • Who drills the wells?
    Local Sudanese men who travel across the country to communities in need of fresh drinking water.
  • How much does each well cost?
    The cost of drilling a well varies somewhat on location; however, the average well costs $3,300 to drill.
  • How often are wells drilled?
    Each team is able to drill an average of one well weekly.
  • How are communities selected to receive wells?
    Community and religious leaders put forth the names of communities that they recognize are traveling great distances for water or don’t have enough water provided by existing sources.
  • Who maintains the wells?
    When wells are in need of repair, our local drilling teams repair our wells and wells drilled by other organizations, provided we have the necessary supplies.
  • Where can I donate funds?
    You can make a donation online or mail a contribution to 2435 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, TX 75063.
  • How can I help?
    You can volunteer for our annual 5K, speak to community groups, participate in the 5K, or undertake an activity to raise funds for drilling.