We believe sanitation is too critical to underfund. Because our Board and a select group of private donors cover every operational cost—from our software to our ads—every cent you give goes directly to increasing sanitation access. Our entire crew is volunteer-led, ensuring that your contribution goes into the mission. You’ve trusted us to get SHT done, and we honor that trust by putting 100% of your gift to work.
At the heart of our 100% Model is a commitment to community buy-in. We don’t just show up and build; we partner with the people we serve. By leveraging In-Kind Contributions, we ensure that your donation is the spark that ignites a much larger local investment.
To understand our impact, we look at two types of investment:
Actual Costs: The direct cash spent on essential materials and professional expertise (the “capital”).
In-Kind Contributions: The valuable labor, land, transportation, and resources donated by the local community and government partners.
We strategically integrate non-cash resources to stretch every dollar further. By utilizing volunteer labor and donated logistics, we slash traditional overhead costs like payroll and transport. This doesn’t just save money—it builds sustainability. When a community contributes their own sweat equity, they don’t just receive a project; they own it.
Think of it this way: For every $25 invested, our community partners contribute an average of $7 in labor and resources. Because of our deep local ties, our projects experience an immediate 30% increase in value the moment it hits the ground.
This collaborative approach does more than balance the books. By working alongside local men and women and integrating with regional health ministries, we ensure our projects are woven into the existing fabric of the community. Our investment goes further, lasts longer, and carries the full weight of local support behind it.
