Operations
Amazi Water is a water charity and a vertically integrated, implementing water organization, constructing solar-powered, sustainable water projects. Amazi employs over 225 people, owns over 60 vehicles and drilling rigs, and operates from a new, secure headquarters compound in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Most non-profit water charities contract the drilling to separate for-profit companies. Not only is that an expensive process because the contractors are typically only hired for initial construction, but it also complicates the challenge of long-term sustainability, which is why about one-half of the hand-pump water wells constructed in Africa are not functioning. The Amazi Water strategy is different. By employing three repair and maintenance teams strategically located around Burundi, teams always keep at least 95% of all water projects fully operational.
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Our Three Step Process
There is more to the drilling process than meets the eye. One might think it is a matter of digging a hole in the ground and clean water springs up. In reality, every project at Amazi Water follows a detailed 3-step process to support success.
Read below each step to learn more about how we go from picking the site to maintaining it.
Select, Assess, and Survey the Site
Step 1 - Select Assess and Survey the Site
- Site Selection — Gain approval from the Provisional Water Authorities. Form a water committee made up of community members.
- Assessment — Evaluate local water source and assess the effects of poor water quality on area health and agriculture: and research population and demographics.
- Survey — A hydrogeologist surveys the site for a water source that is both viable and easily accessed by community members.
Train and Equip Community Members
Step 2 - Train and Equip Community Members
- WASH — Community training on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).
- Training — Equip community members on the successful use of water pumps.
- Share the Gospel — During a training session, our staff shares the good news of Jesus —the Living Water. This step is central to our work.
Drill, Design, Construct, & Maintain
Step 3 - Drill, Design, Construct, & Maintain
- Drill — An Amazi Water construction team of engineers and hydrogeologists drill, water test, case, and cement the new water well and pump.
- Open the Well — The community comes together for a ceremony to celebrate the provision of clean water through their new well.
- Maintenance and Reporting — Three months after the well opening, local staff members conduct a follow-up visit to ensure the well is in working order. The local team also responds to maintenance requests via a national hotline.
Amazi has purchased drilling rigs and hired GIS engineers, hydrogeologists, construction teams, community workers, and extensive staff. Today, Amazi Water is the de facto, in-country water partner for many other organizations, including World Food Program and World Vision.
Our success is built on a foundation of spiritual focus, experienced staff, and the acquisition of state-of-the-art machinery and vehicles. It has a laser-focused vision and a production-minded business with an NGO heart for people.
Our goals are enabled by the acceptance of the people and the Government of Burundi and the partnership of like-minded organizations.
Headquarters
More than 95% of the ministry’s workforce is from Burundi and surrounding countries. The ministry’s headquarters is located in Bujumbura, Burundi. The facility was built in 2022 and serves as the base of operations support and management offices. A workforce of more than 200 employees advancing Amazi Water’s mission uses the facility as a hub for constructing and safeguarding the functionality of the water systems while building relationships.
Amazi Water is registered in Texas as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by an international Board of Directors, and operations are managed by a senior leadership team comprised of Burundian and multinational staff members.
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