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2024Annual Report Message
Letter from the CEOReecting on the past year, I am lled with gratitude and expectation. Through strong partnerships, generous donors, and a dedicated team, we have made tremendous strides in our mission to solve the global water crisis. At Global Water Center (GWC), we invest in people—the water technicians, engineers, and community leaders who keep water owing. These leaders are the heart of our mission. By equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and tools they need, we are building a future where everyone has access to safely managed water.This past year, we launched new training programs, pioneered innovative technology solutions, and expanded our global partnerships. We worked with leaders in Ghana, India, Madagascar, Honduras, and ve countries across East Asia and the Pacic. Highlights of the year include introducing Sureow Analytics to improve water system reliability and advancing our Carbon Credits Program to help other water nonprots fund their work. These achievements are only possible through collaboration. We are deeply grateful for the partners who work alongside us, the donors who fuel our mission, and the leaders who turn knowledge into action, bringing safe water to their communities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to working together—because together, we can solve the global water crisis.Thomas JohnstonChief Executive Ocer, Global Water CenterP.S. Want to see what’s happened since we wrapped up this report? Scan the QR code to explore the exciting progress already underway this year!TJ with Shauku Kihombo during a training session in Singida, Tanzania.Thank you for partnering with us to solve the global water crisis!Contents1 Letter from the CEO2 Advancing Water Leadership Around the World4 Innovating for Sustainability5 Building Capacity, Maximizing Resources6 Looking Ahead6 Deepen your impactSolar Powered Water Systems Demonstration Site in Karnataka, India.www.globalwatercenter.org/ impact-report-2025Global Water Center Annual Report 2024 1
Letter from the CEOReecting on the past year, I am lled with gratitude and expectation. Through strong partnerships, generous donors, and a dedicated team, we have made tremendous strides in our mission to solve the global water crisis. At Global Water Center (GWC), we invest in people—the water technicians, engineers, and community leaders who keep water owing. These leaders are the heart of our mission. By equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and tools they need, we are building a future where everyone has access to safely managed water.This past year, we launched new training programs, pioneered innovative technology solutions, and expanded our global partnerships. We worked with leaders in Ghana, India, Madagascar, Honduras, and ve countries across East Asia and the Pacic. Highlights of the year include introducing Sureow Analytics to improve water system reliability and advancing our Carbon Credits Program to help other water nonprots fund their work. These achievements are only possible through collaboration. We are deeply grateful for the partners who work alongside us, the donors who fuel our mission, and the leaders who turn knowledge into action, bringing safe water to their communities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to working together—because together, we can solve the global water crisis.Thomas JohnstonChief Executive Ocer, Global Water CenterP.S. Want to see what’s happened since we wrapped up this report? Scan the QR code to explore the exciting progress already underway this year!TJ with Shauku Kihombo during a training session in Singida, Tanzania.Thank you for partnering with us to solve the global water crisis!Contents1 Letter from the CEO2 Advancing Water Leadership Around the World4 Innovating for Sustainability5 Building Capacity, Maximizing Resources6 Looking Ahead6 Deepen your impactSolar Powered Water Systems Demonstration Site in Karnataka, India.www.globalwatercenter.org/ impact-report-2025Global Water Center Annual Report 2024 1
Advancing Water Leadership Around the WorldYour support makes this work possible.GWC is working with government water professionals to expand their skills at our SPWS demonstration site in Karnataka, India. What began with 18 master trainers has now equipped over 500 government engineers— each one contributing to the goal of bringing safe water to all 64 million people in Karnataka. Through a partnership with Water Mission and UNICEF, GWC delivered training in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and Laos. These interactive sessions gave participants the chance to learn about solar powered water systems and apply their knowledge to create lasting water solutions. Meet Dorcas! She’s building a better future in our Water Operator Training Program. Facing high youth unemployment rates, Dorcas wanted a stable career that also served her community. Equipping local operators like Dorcas strengthens public health and boosts economic opportunity in Ghana.East Asia & the Pacic: Expanding SPWS TrainingGhana: Scaling Water Operator TrainingIndia: Strengthening Government Training“Hands-on learning bridges the gap between theory and practice. When professionals can see, touch, and troubleshoot water systems rsthand, they gain the condence and skills needed to drive real change.”Kogi Chege, GWC’s Senior Technical Advisor, Karnataka IndiaGWC’s global impactAreas of Focus in 2024Global Water Center Annual Report 2024 32
Advancing Water Leadership Around the WorldYour support makes this work possible.GWC is working with government water professionals to expand their skills at our SPWS demonstration site in Karnataka, India. What began with 18 master trainers has now equipped over 500 government engineers— each one contributing to the goal of bringing safe water to all 64 million people in Karnataka. Through a partnership with Water Mission and UNICEF, GWC delivered training in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and Laos. These interactive sessions gave participants the chance to learn about solar powered water systems and apply their knowledge to create lasting water solutions. Meet Dorcas! She’s building a better future in our Water Operator Training Program. Facing high youth unemployment rates, Dorcas wanted a stable career that also served her community. Equipping local operators like Dorcas strengthens public health and boosts economic opportunity in Ghana.East Asia & the Pacic: Expanding SPWS TrainingGhana: Scaling Water Operator TrainingIndia: Strengthening Government Training“Hands-on learning bridges the gap between theory and practice. When professionals can see, touch, and troubleshoot water systems rsthand, they gain the condence and skills needed to drive real change.”Kogi Chege, GWC’s Senior Technical Advisor, Karnataka IndiaGWC’s global impactAreas of Focus in 2024Global Water Center Annual Report 2024 32
GWC’s SolutionsThe ProblemIntroductionWithout proper monitoring and financial support, water systems break down.Beyond training, we also provide forward-looking solutions such as:This failure risks lives and wastes critical resources.Sureflow AnalyticsUses real-time monitoring to track system performance, detect issues early, and prevent failuresCarbon 4 Safe WaterGenerates funding to maintain and repair water systems by leveraging carbon credits40%5 yearsof safe water systems fail withinImpact and Call to ActionBy combining smart data with sustainable financing, GWC keeps water flowing for communities worldwide.0FAILURE RATE:1 2 3 4 5 yearsInnovating for Sustainability Building Capacity, Maximizing ResourcesInterest Income & Other$153,644 Service Income$253,442 Grants$1,264,470 Total $3,253,723 Contributions$1,582,167Online913 People from 79 countries took trainingIn-person109English728 French185Technical Servces14.2% $471,201 CollectiveAction16.0% $528,355 Learning Services36.9% $1,218,033 Management& General11.2% $372,225Fundraising10.2% $338,028CarbonPrograms11.5% $381,128Revenue by SourceCourse Participants Online Training by LanguageExpenses by DivisionThank you for sharing our vision of a world with safe water for everyone.GWC staff with students and teachers from our Water Operator Training Program in Ghana.Global Water Center Annual Report 2024 54
GWC’s SolutionsThe ProblemIntroductionWithout proper monitoring and financial support, water systems break down.Beyond training, we also provide forward-looking solutions such as:This failure risks lives and wastes critical resources.Sureflow AnalyticsUses real-time monitoring to track system performance, detect issues early, and prevent failuresCarbon 4 Safe WaterGenerates funding to maintain and repair water systems by leveraging carbon credits40%5 yearsof safe water systems fail withinImpact and Call to ActionBy combining smart data with sustainable financing, GWC keeps water flowing for communities worldwide.0FAILURE RATE:1 2 3 4 5 yearsInnovating for Sustainability Building Capacity, Maximizing ResourcesInterest Income & Other$153,644 Service Income$253,442 Grants$1,264,470 Total $3,253,723 Contributions$1,582,167Online913 People from 79 countries took trainingIn-person109English728 French185Technical Servces14.2% $471,201 CollectiveAction16.0% $528,355 Learning Services36.9% $1,218,033 Management& General11.2% $372,225Fundraising10.2% $338,028CarbonPrograms11.5% $381,128Revenue by SourceCourse Participants Online Training by LanguageExpenses by DivisionThank you for sharing our vision of a world with safe water for everyone.GWC staff with students and teachers from our Water Operator Training Program in Ghana.Global Water Center Annual Report 2024 54
Looking AheadDeepen your impactAs we enter our next scal year, we are more committed than ever to equipping leaders to solve the global water crisis. Our priorities for the coming year include: Expanding Water Operator Training Programsthroughout East AfricaCreating a national roadmap to strengthen rural water systems in HondurasGrowing the Carbon Credit Program to secure sustainable fundingLaunching new coursesto ll knowledge gaps in the rural water sectorTogether, we can ensure that every community has access to safe, sustainable water—now and for generations to come.Newsletter Sign up: Stay in the loop with our monthly newsletterMonthly Support: Financial contributions fuel our workFollow on Social Media: Follow and share our posts on LinkedIn | Instagram | FacebookLearn more at: www.globalwatercenter.org 1150 Molly Greene Way, Bldg 1605, N. Charleston, SC 29405, United States(843) 243-7371 info@globalwatercenter.orgEIN #84-5144926Together, we can solve the global water crisis! 6