Good Hope Wells
Our program's mission is to provide clean and drinkable water to as many communities as we can in East, West and North Africa.
Founded in May 2013, we have funded the digging of five wells in Africa which provide clean water for many villages, crops and livestock. The average cost of a well can exceed $25,000 but one well can save hundreds of lives and change the lives of thousands of people.
Good Hope Wells Projects
Our major way we raise funds is our Annual Running and Walking Well 5K which has taken place for the last seven years every Spring on the North Shore of Boston. In the future we hope to apply for grants so additional wells can be funded. Our next event will be April 6, 2024.
2013Well dug in Moi's Bridge, Kenya
2014Well dug in Laela, Tanzania
2016Wells dug in Ada, Shai Hill & Tamale, Ghana
2019Securing funding & grant for well in Molo, Kenya,
2019Well dug in Morocco
2020-2021Wells Postponed COVID-19
June 11th 2022Running and Walking Well 5K Done June 11th 2022
July 2023Kenya Run For Clean Water
Good Hope, Inc and Eliud Kipchoge Foundation join hands fundraising for accessible clean water in Kenya. 5K Fun Run event took place, and digging of well started at the former high school champion in Nairobi Kenya.April 6th 2024Good Hope Green 5K 2024
This is why we run
That is is why we run.... we run to benefit those less fortunate to have clean and drinkable water. Safe water is scarce. Every day in rural communities in Africa, statistics show that about 24% of the 1.37 billion people in Africa suffer with inaccessible clean and safe water for drinking, household use, and agriculture. And this has resulted in countless deaths and diseases, especially in children.
You can make a difference by signing up to run or walk, sponsoring others to run or walk, being a sponsor of the race, volunteering, or spreading the word to individuals, groups, or organizations who may be interested in participating in one way or the other.Race Results
🏃Here is a recap of our Running and Walking Well 5k. 😄Thank you all who run, walked, volunteered, sponsored this great cause. 🙌All funds raised go towards digging wells in Africa. If you didn't join our race, you can still contribute by donating.
For those keeping scores, check the Race Results.