The philosophy of Groundswell is to empower communities to take command of their water source, develop it in a safe way and maintain it appropriately. We learn together, we teach each other and we build strong and sustainable wells.
The hope of the organization is that Groundswell will constantly evolve and grow to fit specific community contexts and needs over the years. If the process becomes static then what we risk to lose will be the flexibility to model and innovate individually specific well designs whether for the family’s particular needs, the geological context or the watershed environment. The potential for longevity of Groundswell is entirely reliant on the motivation, collaboration and innovation of the communities where the project lives. Our hope is that spontaneous small well drilling businesses and water associations will be formed and through that self determination, individuals will have a greater command over their own health and economic potential.