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Canada Ryan Hreljac evolved from a Canadian schoolboy with a simple idea to the Executive Director of a foundation that has brought clean water and sanitation to communities worldwide.
Established by Ryan Hreljac to bring clean water and sanitation to people in developing countries. Ryan Hreljac is the Executive Director of the foundation.
A non-profit organization that provides clean water to poor countries. Ryan Hreljac sent his initial collected funds to WaterCan, which facilitated the building of his first well in Uganda.
Built the first well funded by Ryan Hreljac in northern Uganda in collaboration with WaterCan.
Heard of Hreljac's fundraising efforts and matched $2 for every dollar he raised, significantly increasing the impact of his contributions.
Ryan Hreljac appeared on this television show to tell his story, contributing to his local and international media exposure.
Recognized Ryan Hreljac as a Lifesaver hero by late 2010 for his charitable work.
A nongovernmental organization where Ryan Hreljac was employed after graduating in 2013.
Ryan's Well Foundation has partnered with Rotary Clubs on various well projects.
A foundation established by model Georgie Badiel, which partners with Ryan's Well Foundation to bring clean water to African communities.
Partnered with Ryan's Well Foundation in support of SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), empowering students' fundraising efforts.
Ryan Hreljac’s journey began in January 1998, when, as a six-year-old in Grade One, he learned about the critical lack of access to safe drinking water in Africa. This revelation motivated him to take action. He started by doing household chores to raise the $70 he believed would build a well. After four months, he had earned his initial $70, only to discover that the actual cost for a well in Uganda was $2,000. Undeterred, Ryan began speaking to community groups and schools, sharing his story and raising funds. This effort led to the construction of his first well at Angolo Primary School in Uganda.
In 2001, at a young age, Ryan officially established the Ryan’s Well Foundation. The foundation’s initial goal was to build wells in Africa and educate children on sanitation and safe water practices. Over time, its mission expanded to address water and sanitation needs globally. The foundation has successfully implemented water and sanitation projects in various developing regions, including Africa, Central America, and South Asia. By 2015, the foundation had completed 900 projects, benefiting 824,038 people. In the fall of 2015, the 1,000th well was dug in northern Uganda. By June 2023, the foundation had brought clean water to over 1.5 million people across 17 developing countries through 1,767 water and 1,322 sanitation projects. Ryan’s work has garnered support from public figures such as Matt Damon, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Goodall, and Prince Charles.
Ryan pursued higher education at the University of King’s College in Halifax, graduating in 2014 with a double major in International Development and Political Science. Following his graduation, he returned to the Ryan’s Well Foundation, first serving as Project Manager in January 2015, a role that involved training locals on well maintenance in Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Uganda. Since 2019, Ryan Hreljac has served as the Executive Director of the Ryan’s Well Foundation. He continues to travel internationally, speaking about water issues and inspiring individuals of all ages to contribute to positive global change.
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