Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Training
WaterStep trains people to use our life saving water and disinfectant technology. We train either in person at our headquarters or virtually through video conferencing. Our goal is to teach people from around the globe how to take care of their own water and sanitation needs.
Manufacturing
WaterStep develops and manufactures all of our water and sanitation technologies. We have a research and development team that listens to our partners needs and attempts to reach those needs with effective, robust and inexpensive equipment.
Safe Water and Sanitation Projects
WaterStep works with anyone around the globe that expresses a need for safe water and sanitation. Once a need is identified, we supply our partners with WaterStep technology, train them on the equipment, help them to assess the community, perform pre and post household surveys, design their project and remain in communication with them until they get their desired results.
Shoe Program
WaterStep collects gently used and donated shoes from around the country to help fund their safe water and sanitation projects. WaterStep sorts the donated shoes based on type of shoe, then once enough shoes are collected, WaterStep sells them to an exporter who then sells them to small businesses overseas. Most of these small businesses are where WaterStep has safe water and sanitation projects going on. This system helps to fund their safe water and sanitation projects, as well as helps the economies of developing communities around the world.
Where we work
Accreditations
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance 2016
Awards
Pyramid Award of Excellence for the Art of Vision 2010
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
New Product of the Year 2016
Environmental Protection Agency
Pyramid Award of Excellence for the Art of Collaboration 2019
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
The Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Award 2020
The Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards
External reviews

Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Board leadership practices
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Board performance
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