We are Wish for WASH
Our purpose is to bring more diverse minds, talent, and innovation to the problems of global health and WASH in our world through the lens of research, design and education.
Wish for WASH Thinks Inc is a ‘think and do tank’ and is the 501c3, nonprofit arm of the Wish for WASH Collective.
Our Mission
The mission of the Wish for WASH Collective is to catalyze sustainable and equitable solutions that align with the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 6 targets and that function at the intersection of innovation and inclusion because
What We Do
Research
We seek to lead and create relevant, actionable, and accessible research at the intersection of innovation and inclusion in the Sanitation Economy while also prioritizing diverse representation in authorship and industry.
Design
Design thinking and human-centered design are cross-cutting methodologies and approaches across all of our workstreams and are evident in all of our outputs. We seek to also capture the impact of our work that fits more in to the traditional product development and engineering space.
Education
Through our workshops and curricula we seek to empower the next generation of STEAM learners, design thinkers, and human-centered problem-solvers to use empathic, interdisciplinary and iterative tools to build sustainable and inclusive innovation in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector
Incubation
As a ‘think and do’ tank, we work to support the next generation of makers to utilize participatory design thinking approaches and evidence-based science to create, test and grow their ventures, vocations and voices in this sector.
Acceleration
As a ‘think and do’ tank, we are proud to support, connect and equip a multigenerational and interdisciplinary pipeline of researchers, educators, facilitators coaches, makers and leaders with Durable Skills to effectively, efficiently and equitably drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goal targets by 2030 (and beyond!)
Consultivation
Interested in engaging with our team on a WASH, global health or social innovation research, design or education problem?
Impact
200+
Members + Alumni
We’re a community of diverse multigenerational + multidisciplinary passioneers.
25
Project Partners
We co-create, ideate, facilitate and deliver our projects in concert with a host of incredible project partners.
100+
Lectures and Workshops
We have conducted and led innovative educational lectures, workshops, trainings and events for diverse audiences.
100K+
Program stakeholders
Our WASH products, research and educational experiences have directly benefited people both locally and globally through human-centered design processes.
Work with us
Thank you for your desire to support our work to bring innovation and inclusion to the world of WASH! There are two tangible ways you can support our mission right now. You can donate financially to our 501(c)3 organization or you can donate your time or partner with us. Click the links below to work with us today!
