Water Is The Answer successfully completed its mission of bringing clean water to underserved communities in West Africa. With the support of artist Travis Karter, we built wells that now provide clean water to over 20,000 people.
The team behind Water Is The Answer has continued its journey with When We Grow Up, a new nonprofit focused on education & mentorship for “at-risk” children. Tap below to support our continued work.
Water Is The Answer (WIA) was founded in 2015 with a clear mission: to combat water poverty in rural communities. We believe that access to clean water is a fundamental human right that unlocks opportunities for education, health, and economic development.
Founded by entrepreneur Kristofer Madu when he was 15 years old, the organization represented a new model for youth-led humanitarian work. Drawing on his multicultural background and connections to both the developing and developed worlds, Madu created an innovative approach that combined grassroots fundraising with strategic community partnerships.
Madu pioneered a first of its kind model that invested music-royalty cash flows directly into the nonprofit, by using proceeds from his music alter ego “Travis Karter” as a source of funding.
Between 2015 and 2022, Water Is The Answer successfully executed its core mission, constructing water infrastructure that continues to serve communities today. The organization formally completed its active operations in 2022, having achieved its founding objectives of bringing sustainable clean water access to targeted underserved populations in West Africa.
Water Is The Answer operated on the foundational belief that clean water access creates cascading positive effects throughout communities. Our approach recognized that water scarcity interconnects with educational barriers, health challenges, and economic limitations.
Building wells and boreholes designed for long-term community benefit.
Demonstrating that young people can drive meaningful humanitarian change.
Our work successfully established 3 operational wells in a rural Nigerian village-community of 20,000 people, a milestone we celebrate!
For current social impact work and opportunities to get involved, we encourage you to learn more about When We Grow Up, the organization continuing our mission of expanding access and opportunity for children in underserved communities.
