ABOUT HOPE SPRING WATER
Creating a future where clean water is within reach.
Hope Spring is a UK-registered clean water charity working with communities to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Our work focuses particularly on underserved communities in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, where lack of reliable clean water can affect health, education, livelihoods and everyday life.
We work with communities to identify practical, sustainable solutions to their water challenges. Depending on local needs, this can include drilling and equipping boreholes, developing wells, supporting sanitation and hygiene education and working with schools and communities on menstrual hygiene.
Our aim is simple: bring safe water closer to the people who need it and help communities build healthier, more resilient futures.
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What We Do
Clean Water Access
Access to safe water is at the heart of Hope Spring’s work.
We support communities where families may otherwise depend on unsafe, unreliable or expensive sources of water. Working with local people and partners, we help identify appropriate solutions and fund infrastructure such as community boreholes and wells.
Recent Hope Spring projects include borehole initiatives in Akwanga in Nasarawa State and Ido-Osun in Osun State, alongside projects completed in Olambe, Balogun Village and other communities.
Sanitation and Hygiene
Clean water alone is only part of the solution.
Hope Spring also promotes better sanitation and hygiene through education and community outreach. These activities help communities understand how safe water, handwashing and good hygiene practices can contribute to healthier homes, schools and neighbourhoods.
Menstrual Hygiene and Period Poverty
Our work has expanded to address the connection between water, sanitation, menstrual health and girls’ education.
Hope Spring has organised menstrual hygiene initiatives and workshops, including projects that teach girls about menstrual health and reusable menstrual products.
This work recognises that access to water, appropriate sanitation facilities and menstrual hygiene resources can make an important difference to the dignity and participation of girls and women.
Working With Communities, Not Just Building Boreholes
A successful water project is about more than drilling a hole in the ground.
Hope Spring’s approach starts with understanding the needs of the community. We work with local stakeholders to identify suitable water solutions and encourage community involvement in the management and sustainability of the facilities provided. The organisation also emphasises local maintenance and community ownership.
Our aim is to support water solutions that continue serving communities long after a project has been completed.
Our Story
Hope Spring grew from conversations about water poverty and the challenge of reaching communities that were still being left behind by international development efforts.
The organisation was founded in 2014, following discussions led by water, sanitation and hygiene advocate Temi Odurinde and others concerned about access to clean water. Hope Spring was subsequently registered with the Charity Commission on 8 February 2016.
Today, the organisation continues that mission through practical community water projects, hygiene initiatives, partnerships, volunteers, fundraising and new ways for supporters to contribute.
Hope Spring is registered charity number 1165468.
Meet Our Team | Our Trustees | Our Aims & Objectives | Our Projects
How Hope Spring is Funded
Keeping Our Focus on Impact
We aim to use our resources carefully and transparently so that supporters can see how their generosity contributes to our clean water and hygiene work.
Funding comes from individual donations, fundraising activities, supporters and initiatives including Hope Spring eCards, our digital greeting-card platform. People can send birthday, Christmas and other eCards while supporting Hope Spring’s clean-water projects.
We publish information about our projects and encourage supporters to follow the progress of the communities they help.
See How Your Support Makes a Difference
Hope Spring eCards: Greetings That Help Fund Clean Water
Hope Spring eCards gives supporters another way to contribute. The online platform offers digital greeting cards for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries and other occasions, with eCard activity helping support Hope Spring Water’s work in underserved communities.
A Small Charity With a Practical Approach
Hope Spring is committed to remaining focused on practical action.
We know that supporters want to understand what a charity does, where projects take place and how their support can contribute to change.
That is why we aim to share information about our projects, the communities we work with and the progress of our water and hygiene initiatives.
Being a relatively small charity also allows us to remain close to many of the projects and communities we support.
Our approach is based on partnership rather than simply arriving with a predetermined solution.
We listen, work with local people and aim to support projects that respond to genuine community needs.
Our Values
Community
We believe communities should have a voice in projects designed to support them.
Sustainability
We want water facilities to continue serving communities long after a project has been completed.
Practical Action
We focus on achievable projects that can make a real difference to everyday life.
Dignity
Access to water, sanitation and menstrual hygiene should allow people to live with greater dignity.
Transparency
We aim to communicate openly with supporters about our work, projects and activities.
Partnership
Lasting progress happens when charities, communities, volunteers, donors and local partners work together.
Our Mission
Hope Spring Water’s mission is to help underserved communities gain sustainable access to safe, clean water while improving sanitation, hygiene and menstrual health through practical projects, education and community partnerships.
Then:
Our work contributes to:
- Safer access to drinking water
- Community boreholes and wells
- Improved sanitation and hygiene
- Menstrual hygiene education
- Reduced water poverty
- Better conditions for children and families
- Sustainable community-managed water facilities
See Hope Spring’s Work in Action
Akwanga Borehole Project
Ido-Osun Borehole Project
Olambe Borehole Project
Help Bring Clean Water Closer to Home
Access to safe water can transform everyday life.
A water source closer to home can reduce the time families spend collecting water, make better hygiene easier and provide communities with a more dependable source of water.
Whether you donate, fundraise, volunteer, share our work or send a Hope Spring eCard, you can become part of that effort.
Together, we can help more communities gain better access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
Get Involved
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hope Spring
What is Hope Spring Water?
Hope Spring Water is a UK-registered charity that works with underserved communities to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Its activities include clean water projects, boreholes, hygiene education and menstrual-health initiatives.
Where does Hope Spring Water work?
Hope Spring supports underserved communities, with a strong focus on clean water and WASH projects in Nigeria and other communities in Africa.
What kinds of projects does Hope Spring support?
Projects can include community boreholes, wells, improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education, menstrual-hygiene initiatives and community awareness activities.
Is Hope Spring Water a registered charity?
Yes. Hope Spring is a registered charity in England and Wales. Its registered charity number is 1165468.
How can I support Hope Spring?
You can support Hope Spring by making a donation, fundraising, volunteering, sharing the charity’s work or using Hope Spring eCards to send digital greeting cards.
What is Hope Spring eCards?
Hope Spring eCards is an online greeting-card platform connected to Hope Spring Water. Users can personalise and send digital cards for birthdays, Christmas and other occasions while helping support the charity’s clean water projects.