Access to clean water for everyone who needs it
Creating lasting change for millions of lives.
Why this is important?
On average, Kenyan women and children walk six kilometres, risking their lives whilst carrying heavy buckets on their heads to collect water daily.
41% of Kenyans rely on unimproved water sources, such as ponds, shallow wells, and rivers, and one-third of the population does not have access to drinking water.
One in three schools worldwide has limited or no drinking water for students.
Over 500 children die daily from unsafe water and sanitation in sub-Saharan Africa.
How we work?
Lake Victoria is one of Africa’s Great Lakes; it covers a vast area of 26,600 square miles and borders three countries. The Lake contains high levels of lead, aluminium, arsenic, and phosphorus, which are toxic to humans and fatal. Each cutting-edge filtration machine will cycle contaminated water through vigorous sanitation procedures producing over 20,000 clean litres daily. The filtration systems will regenerate communities, restore agriculture, and the profit will aid the locals in attaining financial stability finally. The NoTaps solution provides safe water to Africans and eliminates the daily safety risks faced when walking for hours in extreme weather conditions to fetch water.
Our Mission
No Taps Foundation is a charitable non-profit organisation with a specific focus on providing clean water to communities on the shores of Lake Victoria. Our mission is to build sustainable water-filtration plants at selective locations in Kenya. The local filtration plants will be managed and operated by the local community creating employment and providing the opportunity for a self-sustained economy. Aside from the financial benefits to the community, No Taps will assist in easing the pain created by the horrendous water shortage in Africa. We are devoted to making clean water a global reality here at No Taps.
Our Team
Janice Selim is a philanthropist and entrepreneur of West African descent who founded No Taps in 2020. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, on the unceded land of the Eora nation, Janice has studied and worked across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the United States.
Growing up in an urban setting with many often overlooked liberties, including the privilege of unlimited clean filtered water, sparked Janice’s early desire to give back to her ancestral homeland. She has seen firsthand the effects of poor water sanitation in rural communities as a regular visitor to Kenya and other countries on the world’s second-largest continent. The reality that villagers, particularly women and children, risk their lives by spending over one-third of their day travelling to unclean water sources, is a driving force behind Janice’s charity mission.
“I founded The No Taps Foundation to tackle water scarcity in sub-Saharan Africa and build sustainable water-filtration plants along the shores of Lake Victoria,” Janice explains. “My devotion to this cause transcends boundaries; I plan to tackle water scarcity across the globe.”
For families, access to safe water and sanitation at home means health and hope.
Meet The Team
JENNIFER KNOX
Director
A dedicated member of the No Taps Foundation, bringing with her a passion for helping others, particularly in Kenya where she has spent significant time with her family visiting the various projects that No Taps undertakes.
JONATHAN SELIM
Director of Philanthropy
A successful entrepreneur with a passion for changing lives and inspiring youth. He has been a successful entrepreneur for decades building and managing several successful businesses. He has also been actively involved in philanthropic work, focusing on supporting programs that help youth.
KALEIGH WHITE BISHOP
Business Development and Innovation
A visionary leader with a passion for creating positive change in the world. Her relentless drive to innovate and find new solutions to complex challenges is unmatched, and her ability to think outside the box and develop creative strategies that drive growth and impact is impressive.
ALLAN OCHIENG OGINGA
Board member
Allan Oginga has over 22 years’ experience working with Non-State Actors in the health & water and sanitation sector, having worked in several organisations.
CHRIS OPAR
Board member
A dedicated board member of the No Taps foundation who resides in Nairobi, Kenya. With 38 years of progressive career growth in finance and leadership across the public, private, and development sectors in sub-Saharan Africa and Arab countries, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to the foundation’s mission of providing clean water access to those in need.
KEN OWITI
Board Member
A dedicated board member of the No Taps foundation who resides in Dubai. A seasoned executive in the technology industry with over 20 years of experience across Australia, Asia, and Europe. Mr Owiti is also deeply committed to providing access to clean water.
Jastine
Ambassador
Jastine Mironga was born and raised in Kisii, Kenya. He began working full time with No Taps Foundation Kenya in January 2023.With his professional training in human rights from Equitas, Jastine is passionate about creating real change in communities affected by water scarcity.
BARRY NICHOLL
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Nicholl brings extensive experience and expertise to our charity organisation. With a strong background in finance and accounting, specifically in managing budgets, investments, and financial reporting for international companies.
EDDIE MOHAREB
Secretary
Mr Mohareb is a compassionate and empathetic individual who is always willing to lend a helping hand. He understands the importance of the No Taps foundation mission and works tirelessly to support our team and those in need.
ISHMAEL KOROMA
Ambassador
Ishmael was born in Sierra Leone during the civil war, a time of great struggle and hardship for the people of his country. Despite the difficult circumstances, Ishmael has always had the determination to make something of himself and to help others.
HELP US TACKLE THE WATER CRISIS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we are a registered charity. Our registration number is ABN 58640115411 (Australia).
There are multiple ways to get involved in the No Taps mission. We would love your support! Aside from donations you can follow us on social media and spread the word, start a fundraiser, participate in one of our campaigns or register to volunteer.
Our volunteers educate, advocate and fundraise for the organization. If you would like to volunteer or dedicate your skill to our cause then please email admin@notapsfoundation.com.
Several times throughout the year we organize specialized trips for donation partners to travel to Africa and visit our projects. We believe in the life-changing effect of first-handedly witnessing the impact NoTaps is making.
No Taps does not send volunteers to projects. We believe it is vital that each community take responsibility for constructing, maintaining, and managing their project themselves. We provide specialist support and training to ensure that the systems are running efficiently.
If you would like to see examples of our work, we have many real-life stories and pictures showing how clean water and sanitation have changed the lives of thousands of people in Africa.
Here at NoTaps Foundation, we use 100% of your donation to transform lives. Every single donation that we receive goes entirely into a charitable cause. All members of our organization are non-paid staff that dedicate their time and skill to our mission and we are fortunate to have corporate partners that cover our fundraising, and administrative costs.
There are multiple ways to donate to NoTaps.org and they are all secure The donation page of our website is hosted on ‘https’- an application that protects data securely. PayPal is also a donation option or alternatively, you can contact us directly through the ‘contact us ‘ section of our website for more payment information.
Sign up to receive our newsletter and encourage others to do so – this is a great way to keep up to date with forthcoming activities and ways to show your support. Email admin@notapsfoundation.com or sent us a message in the ‘contact us’ form to be added to the list.
Please use the contact us to make an inquiry and one of our donation consultants will reach out to you. Please make your cheque payable to NoTaps and include a cover letter with your contact details. We will contact you when we receive your donation and send out a letter of appreciation.
No. However, we do gratefully accept support from religious organizations and community groups. We are open to partnering with religious organizations in-country programs.
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Sign up to receive our newsletter and encourage others to do so – this is a great way to keep up to date with forthcoming activities and ways to show your support. Are you a member of a group or organization? Could you invite us to give a talk or do so on our behalf with our support? There are countless ways to support our mission. Contact us if you have any additional ways to help.
5 million liters
of clean drinking water has been provided by the No Taps Foundation to the people of Sub-Saharan Africa