Organization Profile

Ryan

Helping to fight the global water and sanitation crisis.

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What We Care About:

 

Youth & Education

  • Children
  • Skills Development
 

Environment

  • Water & Sanitation
 

Health & Wellness

     

    International Development

    • International Relief
     
     

    Skills and Expertise Needed:

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    About Us

    Helping to fight the global water and sanitation crisis.

    The Ryan's Well Foundation grew out of the commitment of one boy, Ryan Hreljac, who learned of the great need for clean and safe water in developing countries. At age seven, Ryan's first well was built in 1999 at Angolo Primary School in a Northern Ugandan village.

    Mission

    The Ryan's Well Foundation is a family of people committed to delivering access to safe water as an essential way to improve the lives of people in the developing world. We empower citizens of all ages to take action and effect change in the world.

    Founded in 2001, Ryan's Well is a registered Canadian water charity (No. 88858 7110 RR0001).
    Today the Foundation has completed over 600 water and sanitation projexts bringing access clean water and sanitation services to over 685,000 people in 16 countries.

    Goals

    BUILD: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene projects
    Our BUILD program supports water, sanitation and hygiene education projects in partnership with local non-governmental and community based organizations in developing countries. Our current focus is to the communities of West Africa (Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Togo), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda), and Haiti.

    EMPOWER: Get involved and make a difference
    Ryan's story has been compelling not just for his actions against the global water and sanitation crisis, but for all grassroots action. It continues to motivate people of all ages- youth in particular- to take action and effect positive change in the world. Our EMPOWER program consists of:

    Youth in Action: This program educates students about the need to conserve water and to understand the importance of safe water and sanitation. This elementary and secondary curriculum helps to inspire students to find where their puzzle piece fits in our world and take action. (http://www.ryanswell.ca/in-the-classroom/youth-in-action.aspx)

    Getting Involved - School groups, community groups, individuals and other
    dedicated Ambassadors of the Foundation are encouraged to organize their own fundraising activities, help raise awareness and share our story, thereby making a difference in their own way.

    How To Get Involved With Us



    Raise Awareness
    Help others learn about the importance of clean water.

    Fundraise
    Start a fundraising campaign at your school or workplace. Create a fundraising challenge between classes or groups. (http://www.ryanswell.ca/get-involved.aspx)

    Donate (https://www.ryanswell.ca/get-involved/donate/donation-form.aspx)

    Participate in our 2010 School Challenge (http://www.ryanswell.ca/in-the-classroom/school-challenge.aspx)
    The School Challenge was created for students and teachers who want to become more aware of the issues surrounding clean water and sanitation and are willing to get involved!

    This year, Ariek P7 School project, located in Tedwi Village in Ngai Sub-County of Oyam District in northern Uganda needs the help of students everywhere to bring water, sanitation and hygiene education (WASH) to their school of 905 students and 13 teachers. To complete this project, we need to raise $25,000.