Guest Interview: James Leitner (Mission Clean Water)

Matt interviews James Leitner, the Founder and Executive Director of Mission Clean Water (MCW). James recently returned from Uganda where his team installed hand-pump water systems to help bring clean water closer to the communities the wells service.MCW aims to address a major issue with clean water projects in Africa: 60% of them fail within the first two years, according to the World Health Organization.MCW says this is because projects are implemented too quickly, and without proper consultation and coordination with local communities.Their focus on community involvement treats clean water as the beginning of the process, and not just a photo-op and plaque next to a well that will not function properly in a few years.Their team of technical and community teams maintain communication, training, and long-term involvement so that their wells will continue to provide clean water to arid regions that have been underserved for generations.Learn more at www.missioncleanwater.org and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Formerly known as Twitter).You can also visit our sponsor of today's episode at Vala Alta using this link for 15% off.