Did you know that access to clean water is also an economic issue? Before gaining access to clean water, parents in rural Burkina Faso and Malawi face challenges that limit their economic opportunities. The task of fetching unclean water from distant and unreliable sources can consume hours daily, reducing time for productive activities. While this burden primarily falls on women, men, too, must deal with the economic impacts of contaminated water on their family’s health and their own. With clean, convenient, and consistent water nearby thanks to a Sonder Project deep-water well, both parents can invest more time in business, farming, or other economic activities, immediately boosting household income. Clean water also means minimizing lost workdays due to water-borne illness. This new stability allows parents to plan and invest in their future, saving money, improving homes, and furthering children’s education. The combined effect is increased economic resilience, resources, ...