Our partner organisations work together with us to install clay-pot water filter systems in remote communities in need of clean drinking water.
We are also very fortunate to have a range of Business Partners and donors that support the fieldwork and the Board through generous financial and in-kind contributions.
Major Sponsors
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFat)
Since Abundant Water’s inception, DFAT has been a major supporter in both Laos and Timor-Leste over 3 major projects, bringing clean water to tens of thousands of people. The department’s purpose is to help make Australia stronger, safer and more prosperous by promoting and protecting our interests internationally and contributing to global stability and economic growth.
Australian Ethical
In 2015 Australian Ethical donated $15,000 to Abundant Water's program in Laos specifically for training women to establish their own water filter businesses. Every year Australian Ethical Investments donates 10% of its pre-tax profits to organisations making a positive difference in the world.
Rotary International
The Rotary Clubs of Hall, Canberra East and Jerrabombera have been pivotal to Abundant Water’s pilot projects and continued growth since 2008. Rotary has enabled the organisation to bring clean water to new destinations in Timor-Leste and the Philippines in recent years, demonstrating their commitment to enact lasting change to better our world.
U.S Embassy in dili
Abundant Water was awarded a generous grant by the U.S Embassy in Dili in 2020 as part of the 'Ambassador's Small Grant Fund’. This grant will be used to empower female entrepreneurs in establishing profitable and viable water filter micro-enterprises, benefitting up to 6000 community members in Timor-Leste.
the Australian National University
The ANU has been a major supporter of Abundant Water since our humble beginnings in 2008 through both financial and in-kind support. The university also provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable and practical in-field experience to contribute to their theses research.
Fokupers
FOKUPERS was established in 1997 to address gender based violence and human rights violations against women and children, particularly those committed at the time of the Indonesian occupation of Timor Leste. Fokupers works with Abundant Water to help facilitate community workshops and build vendor networks in Timor Leste.
Minor Sponsors and past project partners
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is a Catholic humanitarian agency from the United States. In May 2019, Catholic Relief Services and Abundant Water began working together as part of an extension of CRS’ ongoing school feeding program by including AW water filters to provide access to clean drinking water for students.
Caritas Luxembourg
Caritas Luxembourg partnered with Abundant Water from mid-2018 until October 2020 to use Abundant Water’s low-cost, locally-made ceramic water filters to target the poorest households and communities in 3 districts of Xieng Khouang province. Over 17,700 individuals now have clean water from 1,793 filter sets.
Water Tight
Water Tight is Canberra’s reliable plumbing, drainage and gas fitting service. They are a proud partner of Abundant Water.
Region media
Region Group is a Canberra region news organisation with publications such as the Riotact, About Regional and Region Riverina. They are a proud supporter of Abundant Water.
Master Plumbers ACT
Master Plumbers ACT is the peak body representing the interests of professionally trained and accredited plumbers, drainers, gasfitters, and businesses supporting the plumbing industry within the Canberra region. They are a proud supporter of Abundant Water.
The Happold Foundation
The Happold Foundation is a charity dedicated to using engineering skills and experience to make a positive impact on people’s lives. They work with young people, educators and researchers to shape a community who want to improve the built environment.
One of a kind apartments
One of a Kind Apartments offer unique, Eco-Chic, sustainable accommodation in Canberra, Australia unlike any other. They are a proud partner of Abundant Water.
iCognition
iCognition helps their clients to maximise the value of their information assets, while minimising cost and risk.
Yew tree investment trust
Oz Hands specialises in facilitating the growth of Australian small businesses by offering a retail and wholesale B2B marketplace for Australian made products.
Yew Tree Investment Trust is a progressive and established investment vehicle. It is a founding shareholder in a number of private, publicly unlisted and publicly ASX listed entities.
With a moral philosophy of environmental, social governance at its core, it works with teams of start-ups across a range of industries including, but not limited to, the resource sector, environmental services, clean energy and information technology.
Yew tree has a demonstrated track record in start-up, turnaround and rapid growth situations with a proven aptitude to identify and capitalise on unique opportunities.