A Smarter Way to Address Poverty

100% of donor funds go to infrastructure, thanks to our self-sustaining model.

Maximising Impact: $2 for Every $1 Donated

Through innovative financing, we ensure that 100% of donations go directly to water and sanitation infrastructure, while our model generates additional income to sustain and expand our impact—without ongoing reliance on external funding.

How it Works

1. Donor Funds Build Public Water & Sanitation Infrastructure

  • Donations fund boreholes, solar-powered pumps, and village water distribution points.

  • Donations fund sanitation infrastructure in schools and health centres.

2. The Water Reinvestment Programme Covers Operating Costs

Revenue from prepaid water meters ensures the DMDO can cover its own expenses, including:

  • Sanitation and hygiene marketing to drive long-term behaviour change.

  • Savings groups and financial empowerment programs for local resilience.

  • Ongoing maintenance and expansion of water systems.

3. Household Connection Financing Expands Access

A separate financing mechanism helps families afford household water connections, increasing health and economic benefits without using donor funds.

4. Scaling Over Time

As more villages join the program, DMDO generates more revenue, reinvesting surplus income into new water projects, accelerating impact. By 2030, DMDO will be fully self-sustaining, funding new projects from its own reinvested income.

How the Water Reinvestment Programme Works

The Water Reinvestment Programme: Making Every Dollar Go Further

  • Most rural water projects fail because maintenance isn’t funded.

  • We solved this with prepaid meters and water revenue reinvestment.

  • The more villages we reach, the more income we generate—and the more we reinvest into new projects.

✔️ $1 in donations = $2 in impact.
✔️ Self-sustaining by 2030.

Household Connection Financing - Bringing Water to Every Home

“Since getting piped water at home, I don’t spend hours fetching water. My children are healthier, and I have more time to work.”

How it works:

  • Families pay small installments instead of a large upfront cost.

  • This increases water access and boosts community resilience.

  • Higher water use = more revenue = more reinvestment into new villages.

Prepaid Meters – The Key to Sustainability

The Problem:

📌 Without prepaid meters, water systems fail due to lost revenue.

📌 Corruption and theft make repairs impossible.

Our Solution:

💡Prepaid meters ensure users only consume what they pay for.

💡Every drop of water is accounted for.

The Results:

✔️ 100% of water revenue is collected

✔️ Every village has funds for maintenance and expansion.

Why this Model Matters to Donors

More Impact, More Transparency

  • 100% of donor funds go to infrastructure.

  • $1 donated = $2 impact.

  • DMDO will be donor-independent by 2030.