Water changes everything.

Since 2015, we have led an effort to fund clean water wells for thousands of people in Africa.

 
 

Our Story

North Allegheny School District’s Project Water, based north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an initiative originally founded by Joshua Thomas and his friends, MJ Barton, Dave Bjorklund, and Ben Cinker in 2015 to provide clean water to developing communities in Africa. Since then, it has become an independent student-led organization designed to support the identified needs of these communities around the world. To date, over $100,000 have been raised through our fundraising efforts, including our annual dodgeball tournaments. United with our community, teachers, and peers, we know that we can make a difference.

Our Achievements

Over $100,000 raised, funding:

  • 2 Community Bore Hole Wells

  • 1 Deep Well and Hand Pump

  • 1 Water Harvesting System for a Children's Home

  • Clean Water Well in Rwanda

  • Sponsor a Child-Latin America

  • Econ Empowerment Fund in Senegal

  • 1 Septic Tank for a School Dormitory

  • Uniforms and Mattresses for Rokassa Secondary School

  • 1 Four-Bedroom House for Village Families

  • Sponsor a Child-Africa

  • Sponsor a Child-Southeast Asia

  • 1 Water Harvesting System for a School

 

“We serve in Project Water because it allows us to share our time, treasure, and talents in an impactful way. We feel an obligation to serve those in need because we are all connected through our shared humanity”