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Water Access To All: A Grassroots Campaign for Clean Water

Water Access To All
Water Access To All: A Grassroots Campaign for Clean Water by Water Access To All

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  • Water Access To All: A Grassroots Campaign for Clean Water
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  • Water Access To All

About This Project

Summary

Water Access To All (W.A.T.A.) empowers communities to lead clean water programs. We train Ambassadors,local leaders like high school students, teachers, and surfers, to distribute filters, follow up, and expand access. In 2024, we supported 2,500+ people across Guatemala, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Now, we’re launching a unified impact system so Ambassadors can track results, feel ownership, and connect globally through a growing exchange network rooted in trust, skill-sharing, and youth leadership.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal is to build a sustainable, Ambassador-led system empowering local leaders in each region(students in Guatemala, teachers in Vietnam, surfers in Myanmar)to run clean water programs and track impact using a shared digital platform. Ambassadors will one day connect through cultural exchange.

Results & Impact

We’ve trained Ambassadors in 3 countries, distributed 500+ filters, and reached 2,500+ people. Our programs are growing, led by students, teachers, and surfers. We’re now adopting a new data system to track usage, show collective progress, and equip Ambassadors with tools to lead confidently.

the team

Cyrus Maroofian
  • Founder & Director
  • Water Access To All
Arthur Han
  • Director
  • Han-Schneider International Children's Foundation
Matt Paneitz
  • Executive Director
  • Long Way Home
Maggie Holly
  • Founder
  • Tam-Ky Project
Izaiah Martinez
  • Team Member
  • Water Access To All
Austin Sharon
  • Team Member
  • Water Access To All