WaterStep
- Pipeline Worldwide
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
WaterStep represents the evolution of Pipeline Worldwide’s approach from funding-based partnerships to technical collaboration with organizations that provide sustainable solutions rather than temporary interventions. As a new 2025 strategic partner, WaterStep brings specialized water treatment expertise that complements Pipeline's development initiatives with ongoing operational capacity.
Unlike traditional funding partners, WaterStep focuses on providing sustainable water solutions that communities can operate and maintain independently. Their donation of a chlorine generator, water ball, and bleach maker represents technology transfer rather than simple equipment provision, creating sustainable capacity for long-term water safety.
WaterStep's commitment to technology transfer includes comprehensive training for Pipeline's team on proper operation and maintenance of each donated product. This educational component ensures that Pipeline can train local operators and troubleshoot problems independently, creating sustainable solutions.
Their partnership was facilitated through Pipeline's relationship with Ohana One, demonstrating how existing partnerships can generate additional strategic relationships. This connection method suggests that WaterStep values collaborative approaches and is likely to work well within Pipeline's network of partner organizations.
The pilot program approach that WaterStep is supporting allows Pipeline to test these water solutions in real-world conditions before committing to larger-scale implementation. This careful approach reduces risk while building local expertise and confidence with new technologies.
WaterStep's focus on solution partnership rather than traditional charity models aligns with Pipeline's commitment to building local capacity and creating sustainable improvements that create lasting impact. WaterStep's model demonstrates how specialized nonprofits can create transformational impact by sharing their core competencies with organizations working in complementary areas.
