Waterstep Drive: Donating Shoes

WaterStep, a Kentucky-based NGO, is committed to addressing the global crisis surrounding Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) through sustainable solutions. Founded in 1995, WaterStep has transformed from a small service-focused organization into a leader in global safe water innovations.

With the development of simple yet powerful tools, patented technologies, and effective training programs, WaterStep empowers communities to manage their own water and sanitation needs. Their work is particularly impactful in areas with fragile infrastructure and complex implementation challenges, such as slums, rural villages, and communities affected by natural and human-made disasters. WaterStep’s integrated approach combines safe water and disinfectant solutions with essential health and hygiene education, underscoring the principle that clean water isn’t truly safe in a dirty container, and unwashed hands continue to spread disease.

During emergencies, WaterStep’s scalable technology offers critical safe water and disinfectant access, ensuring that no one is left worrying about water safety in times of crisis. Their unique model and specialized focus set them apart from other safe water NGOs worldwide.

While clean water is a fundamental human right, 2.2 billion people still lack access. Though the technology exists, the global will to resolve this crisis remains insufficient. WaterStep aims to change this dynamic, mobilizing those who have safe water to support the millions who do not.