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QUALITY EDUCATION & WATER FOR ALL

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 831947780 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE S11 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · qewfa.org
revenue
$31K
expenses
$29K
net assets
$0
employees
mission · from form 990

WE BUILD WATER WELLS IN REMOTE VILLAGES IN TOGO, WEST AFRICA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Quality Education & Water For All (QEWFA) builds solar-powered water wells in rural Togo to provide sustainable access to clean water. The organization partners with communities from the outset, conducting geophysical studies, training local water teams, and establishing maintenance funding to ensure long-term functionality. Founded by a Togo native, QEWFA emphasizes local knowledge, cultural understanding, and accountability to prevent the common failure of short-term water projects.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Adetikopé Agnavé Community Health Center Initiative
Comprehensive healthcare program providing maternal health services, vaccinations, and health education to 3,200 residents in Adetikope and Agnave
Education Center with Digital Literacy
Planned modern education center offering digital literacy and vocational training for 1,800 students in rural Togo
Solar-Powered Water Well Projects
Builds solar-powered water wells in rural Togo with geophysical surveys, community engagement, local water team training, and maintenance funding to ensure long-term sustainability
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Clean Water Well Development 3 activities
    • Solar-Powered Water Well Installation
      Drills and installs solar-powered water well systems in villages and surrounding communities in Togo, providing reliable access to clean drinking water and establishing distribution points for easy access. This includes conducting geophysical surveys to identify optimal locations.
    • Solar-Powered Water Well Installation and Maintenance
      Drills and installs solar-powered water well systems, including distribution points, to provide clean drinking water to villages in Togo. This includes conducting geophysical surveys for optimal site selection, water quality testing, and providing initial medical supplies and health education. The organization monitors and supports wells for their first year of operation.
    • Water System Maintenance and Monitoring
      Monitors and supports newly installed water wells for their first year of operation and provides water quality testing and purification equipment to ensure ongoing access to safe drinking water.
  • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Programs 2 activities
    • Community Water System Capacity Building
      Trains local community members on the maintenance and operation of water systems and establishes community water committees to ensure the long-term sustainability and management of their water resources.
    • Community Water System Management Training
      Trains local community members on the maintenance and operation of water systems and establishes community water committees to ensure the long-term sustainability and management of their water resources.
  • Short-Term Mission & Service Trips 2 activities
    • Cultural Immersion Trips
      Organizes trips to Togo for participants to visit project sites, experience local culture, and interact with local people.
    • Cultural Immersion Trips to Togo
      Organizes trips to Togo for participants to visit project sites, experience local culture, and interact with local people.
  • International Medical Missions 2 activities
    • Healthcare Infrastructure Development
      Addresses critical healthcare gaps in the Adetikope community of Togo by planning and establishing sustainable healthcare infrastructure. This includes conducting community health assessments, signing partnership agreements, and designing a dedicated community health clinic with treatment rooms, a laboratory, pharmacy, and training center.
    • Healthcare Infrastructure Development
      Addresses critical healthcare gaps in the Adetikope community of Togo by planning and developing sustainable healthcare infrastructure, including a dedicated community health clinic with treatment rooms, a laboratory, pharmacy, and training center.
  • Immunization Financing & Health Supply Access 1 activity
    • Health Education and Medical Supplies
      Provides initial medical supplies and health education as part of a comprehensive program to improve health outcomes in communities.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Community Liaison and Project Implementation
      Serves as the in-country implementation and community liaison for initiatives in Togo, ensuring projects are culturally responsive and aligned with community-identified priorities.
    • Community Liaison and Project Implementation
      Serves as the in-country implementation and community liaison for initiatives in Togo, ensuring that projects are culturally responsive and aligned with community-identified priorities through needs assessments and direct engagement.
    • Education Center Development
      Conducts needs assessments and site selection for building modern education centers in communities.
    • Educational Center Development
      Conducts needs assessments and is in the process of site selection for building a modern education center in Togo.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$31K
Contributions & grants$31K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$29K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$20
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2018–2020 · YoY revenue +199.7%
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Dodd & Associates Structural Engineering Partner — Engineering firm whose owner participates in QEWFA's volunteer and fundraising efforts.
  • University of Arizona COM-T, Office of Global and Border Health Partner — Collaborating for global health learner rotations.
  • University of Arizona COM-T, Office of Global and Border Health Partner — Partners to support ethical, community-centered global health engagement in Togo, West Africa, integrating clinical education, public health principles, and local capacity-building.