Employer profile
well:fair foundation
Dortmund, DEImpact-drivenNGODevelopment CooperationHuman Rights
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2012
LocationDortmund
About us
Wellfair is a recognized German development organization committed to securing access to clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) as a fundamental human right. It implements its "100% WASH" project in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania to create sustainable living conditions. The "100% Promise" ensures all donations directly fund projects, with administrative costs covered by the founder's assets and partners. Since 2012, over 500 projects have been successfully completed, benefiting more than 400,000 people. The organization's headquarters are in Dortmund.
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Sustainability Goals
Clean Water & Sanitation
Secure Access to Clean Water and Sanitation
Wellfair is committed to ensuring people in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania gain access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation facilities. The organization has built and renovated over 500 WASH projects.
Good Health & Well-Being
Health and Well-being Through WASH Projects
By providing clean drinking water and hygiene measures, Wellfair significantly improves the health of over 400,000 people. This reduces waterborne diseases and enhances overall well-being.
No Poverty
Poverty Reduction Through Sustainable Water Access
Access to clean water and sanitation improves living conditions and creates new opportunities by increasing productivity and reducing health-related costs. The organization achieves this through community-focused projects.
FAQs
Q1What is Wellfair's core mission?+
Wellfair focuses on securing access to clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) as a fundamental human right, addressing the global issue of 696 million people lacking safe drinking water. The organization implements its "100% WASH" project to create sustainable living conditions in its core project regions.
Q2How does Wellfair ensure donations are fully used for projects?+
Wellfair operates under its "100% Promise," guaranteeing that every donation directly funds WASH project work without deductions for administrative or operational expenses. These overhead costs are covered by the founder's assets and contributions from corporate and support partners.
Q3Where does Wellfair implement its projects?+
Wellfair implements its "100% WASH" projects in its core project regions: Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. The organization's headquarters are located in Dortmund, Germany.
Q4What is Wellfair's impact and reach?+
Since its founding in 2012, Wellfair has successfully completed over 500 projects, directly benefiting more than 400,000 people. The average impact cost is 50 Euros per person.
Q5How can interested individuals apply for positions at Wellfair?+
Wellfair publishes its current job openings on its official website. Interested individuals can find available positions and application details at wellfair.ngo/jobs/.
Q6Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Wellfair primarily address?+
Wellfair primarily addresses SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). Additionally, its work contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 1 (No Poverty).
Q7How large is the Wellfair team?+
Wellfair operates with 12 employees across two continents and is supported by dozens of dedicated volunteers. The organization was founded in 2012.
