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One focus. One mission.

As a focused clean water charity in Mozambique, we drill deeper, longer-lasting wells at half the cost, so every girl can go to school and every village can thrive.

OUR STORY

From one man’s vision to a movement of hope.

Water4Life Mozambique began with a simple conviction: focus creates force.

When our founder Arnie Eastburn first saw the challenges rural Mozambican families face every day, he noticed how many charities spread their efforts thin across continents, leaving behind shallow wells and short-lived results. He believed there was a better way.

So, Water4Life Mozambique was born with one clear mission: serve one place with sustainable water projects in Africa and do one thing as a Christian water charity in Mozambique: drill wells that last, empowering local communities to ensure every girl has the chance to grow up safe, healthy, and educated.

Today, our Mozambican drilling team builds and maintains every well we install. Local leaders and churches help each community take ownership. Donors, volunteers, and partners around the world make it possible.

Together, we’re not just changing access to water: we’re changing what’s possible for generations to come.

“We don’t just drill wells. We empower villages with clean water to thrive.”
– Arnie Eastburn

OUR TEAM

Mozambican-led.
Faith-rooted. Results you can trust.

Meet the team behind one of the most efficient water charities in Mozambique.

Arnie Eastburn,

Founder & CEO

Arnie is the driving force behind Water4Life Mozambique, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean, safe drinking water to the people of Mozambique.

After founding and building multiple successful businesses for nearly 30 years, Arnie had an experience that changed his life forever. During a mission trip to Mozambique, he discovered a need that would become his passion for the next two decades and beyond: providing life-giving water to the people who need it most.

In 2014 Arnie harnessed his entrepreneurial skills to found Water4Life Mozambique, and has been leading the charge ever since.

Arnie lives in Southwest Florida with his wife and co-founder Joann. They have been married 54 years, and have two children and six grandchildren.

Latim Redenção Nherezananda,

Country Director

Latim is the trusted “boots on the ground” overseer of all in-country operations for Water4Life Mozambique. He is fluent in 7 languages and helps ensure teams, resources, and government relations are managed efficiently and effectively for the greatest impact.

After growing up in a remote village in Mozambique, Latim’s giftedness was recognized in high school and he received a scholarship to be trained as a chemist in Plauen, Germany. He then spent 11 years in Dresden and Wolfen as a translator, facilitating business ventures between Europe and Mozambique, before an opportunity opened up to return home and become a professor at the Xai-Xai Bible college.

When Arnie was asked to speak on leadership at the bible college in 2002, Latim helped him with translation, and they formed a fast connection that quickly grew into a powerful working relationship.

Latim and his wife Ruth, a hospital director, have five children and have been married for over 25 years.

Our Extended Team

Board of Directors

Arnie Eastburn, President/CEO
Joann Eastburn
Robert (Bob) Lehman, Chairman
Carol Lehman
R.J. McConnell
Karla McConnell
Dwight Ott
Gloria Ott
John Wallace
Margot Wallace
Ralph Williams

Mozambique Team

Latim Rendiceo Nherrezonanda, In-Country Director
Dr. Ruth Rendiceo, In-Country Accountant.
Antonio Saide Fernando, Zambezia Well Drilling Team Director
Bernacio Pedro Nove, Public Relations & Promotion
Moises Mesa Quembo, Machine Operator
Artur Filipe Sacur, Accounting
Levi Dos Santos, Mason Master

PURPOSE, VISION, & VALUES

Why we exist, and what keeps us moving forward.

OUR PURPOSE

“To save lives and empower villages for girls and their families in Mozambique through sustainable clean water.”

This purpose reflects both our belief in the urgency of the need and our commitment to lifting up the people. We are not just installing hardware; we’re investing in human potential, starting with the most vulnerable. Clean water is the means; transformed communities are the result.

OUR VISION

“To see every village in Mozambique with a clean, community-owned water source so every girl can have the safety and education she needs to thrive.”

This vision keeps our eyes fixed on the future we’re working toward: a nation where water is no longer a barrier to dignity, health, or opportunity, and where girls and their families have the education and jobs they need to end poverty in a generation.

OUR VALUES

EMPOWER THE PEOPLE

(community ownership)

We don’t change the future for people we help, they do. That’s why every well comes with tools, training, and materials, so each village can keep it running for the long haul.

PARTNER WITH THE CHURCH

(faith partnerships)

We don’t push faith on anyone, but we welcome it wherever it thrives. That’s why we partner with Mozambican churches, so they can keep knowing and loving their communities well.

HONOR EVERY PERSON

(high-touch support)

We don’t take anyone for granted, donor or recipient. That’s why we communicate with clarity and care, so everyone knows they matter.

LIVE IN THE LIGHT

(transparency and accountability)

We don’t hide behind numbers. That’s why our operations are open and accountable, so the closer you look, the more trust you find.

BUILD TO LAST

(sustainable impact)

We don’t chase trends or quick fixes. That’s why we focus on sustainable water projects built with simple systems that last, so our impact can continue for generations.

We’re stronger together.

No one changes the world alone. Our partnerships with faith-based charities across Africa, Rotary Clubs, and local churches make Water4Life Mozambique one of the best water charities to donate to. 

We partner with:

Everyday Donors and Families

who give generously to help a village thrive.

Local Churches

that share our faith-rooted mission to bring both clean water and living hope.

Private Foundations

that are committed to promoting sustainable change where it’s needed most.

Rotary Clubs

across the U.S. that sponsor wells, fund drilling equipment, and champion clean water in Mozambique. [LEARN MORE]

Together, this Christian water charity builds trust, transparency, and lasting change, one well at a time.

Built on trust. Proven by transparency.

Water4Life Mozambique is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the U.S., and is fully licensed and recognized as an international NGO (non-governmental organization) in Mozambique. As a 100% model donation charity, we believe generosity deserves clarity. That’s why every dollar given to Water4Life Mozambique is accounted for, reported, and put to work directly in the field. And that’s why donors call Water4Life Mozambique one of the best water charities to donate to: because every report, photo, and story shows exactly where your generosity flows.

100% of donations go directly to wells.

Administrative costs are covered by our board and private sponsors.

$6,900 funds an entire village well.

A small cost to drill a well in Africa that will serve 180 families for decades to come.

Mozambican-led operations

ensure every well is drilled, maintained, and monitored locally, cutting costs and increasing reliability.

Regular impact reports

keep donors updated with stories, stats, and photos of the wells they make possible.

We live in the light, because trust is the well that fuels our mission.

When a village gets water, a girl gets a future.

Clean water does more than quench thirst: it rewrites stories. Disease drops. School attendance rises through girls’ education. Families grow food, start businesses, and worship together without fear.

That’s why we believe each of our clean water wells in Africa is more than a hole in the ground; it’s a promise kept to serve with purpose and build with hope.

Because water changes everything. Starting with her.

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Impact Stats:

1 in 5 child deaths prevented in well-served regions

100% of donations go directly to wells

400+ wells and 480,000 lives changed

We partner with Mozambican churches for ongoing care