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Steve and Julie Vanderboom Pledge $1.8 Million to End the Global Water Crisis

Steve and Julie Vanderboom Pledge $1.8 Million to End the Global Water Crisis

by Communications Team | Dec 17, 2024 | Press Release

CHARLESTON, S.C., December 17, 2024— Global Water Center (GWC) is proud to announce a generous commitment from Julie and Steve Vanderboom, who have pledged $600,000 per year for the next three years to support GWC’s groundbreaking initiatives. This substantial...

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WASH Asset and Risk Management (De-risking WASH Investments)

We support stakeholders in understanding and mitigating the risks embedded in WASH investments—protecting assets and ensuring long-term viability and bankability of projects.

Deliverables

  • Comprehensive risk assessments (technical, climate, operational, financial)
  • Asset management strategies and lifecycle planning
  • Life-cycle cost and cost-benefit analyses
  • Investment reports, prospectuses, and bankability assessments
  • Risk mitigation & maintenance frameworks aligned with blended finance or PPP models

Safe Water Enterprises Operations

We strengthen the governance, financial viability, and customer service of local safe water enterprises—forming the backbone of sustainable service delivery.

Deliverables

  • Business model design with cost/revenue projections
  • Tariff frameworks and cost-recovery strategies
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operations and billing
  • Staff training in customer engagement and financial management
  • Sustainability scorecards and performance benchmarking tools

Remote Monitoring and Data Services

Harnessing IoT and digital innovation, we build systems that monitor water services in real time—boosting reliability, transparency, and efficiency.

Deliverables

  • Sensor-based monitoring infrastructure (flow, pressure, quality)
  • Dashboards, mobile apps, and digital tools for data collection
  • Performance monitoring aligned with SDG 6 indicators
  • Automated reporting systems for funders and stakeholders
  • Data literacy and platform training for local utilities and teams

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)

We adopt a holistic watershed-based perspective to optimize water use, enhance ecosystem health, and support community resilience—all aligned with climate realities.

Deliverables

  • Water-balance and allocation modeling across basins
  • Climate resilience and vulnerability risk assessments
  • Design of natural infrastructure and watershed restoration solutions
  • Multi-stakeholder governance frameworks and decision-support tools
  • Policy guidance for integrated, sustainable resource management

Technical and Engineering Mentoring and Support

Beyond training, we deliver adaptive, tech-enabled mentoring—powered by AI—to support professionals through implementation, troubleshooting, and career growth.

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  • AI-powered support tools, including web assistants and multilingual WhatsApp bots
  • Personalized peer mentoring through partnerships like RWSN
  • Ongoing follow-up for course alumni with nudges, resources, and encouragement
  • Knowledge repositories and technical helpdesks tailored to WASH engineering needs

WASH Infrastructure Planning, Design, and Construction Support

We provide tailored, standards-based engineering support—from feasibility to construction—for sustainable WASH systems. We ensure reliability, climate resilience, and community ownership at every stage.

Deliverables

  • Feasibility studies and site assessments
  • Hydraulic modeling and detailed designs
  • Technical schematics, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), and tender packages
  • Construction supervision and quality assurance reports
  • Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals and community training materials

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