Shower Strike

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Facts about Shower Strike

· 11^th annual

· Shower Strike is a fundraiser where participants raise money to build wells and water systems in East Africa by pledging not to shower for an entire week

· Kicks off on April 22^nd (Earth Day)

· Shower strikers have raised over $1,245,000 to build sustainable wells and water systems in East Africa, providing water to more than 125,500 people.

Facts about Well Aware

· Well Aware is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with headquarters in Austin, Texas.

· Provides innovative and sustainable solutions to water scarcity and contamination in Africa.

· Funds and implements life-saving water systems to drive economic development and build self-sufficient communities.

· Well Aware’s model and technology have been able to provide clean water for decades at an average cost of just $10 per person. This has caused impacted communities to reduce disease rates by 64%, increase education by 34%, and increase education for girls by 58%.

· The industry standard, including non-profits, for successful, sustainable wells is only 40%. This means many communities develop wells, only to be left dry or unsafe soon after. Well Aware, however, has had a 100% success rate by using the latest innovative and sustainable technologies and by working closely with communities.

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