Founders' Forum When Business Meets Humanity: Arnie Eastburn’s Mission to Bring Water to Mozambique
What if success were measured by the lives you change, not by profit? Arnie Eastburn, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Water4Life Mozambique, shows how one entrepreneur's shift in priorities can make a lasting impact, with guest co-host David Calderwood, Senior Digital Producer at Euro-Pacific Digital Media.
After selling a multimillion-dollar professional employer organization, Arnie’s life was transformed during a mission trip to Mozambique. "I went from thinking about me to thinking about others," he shares, recalling the heartbreaking sight of young girls walking miles to collect contaminated water.
With 60% of Africa's population lacking access to clean water, and one in five children in Mozambique dying from waterborne illness, Arnie launched Water4Life Mozambique. Since 2015, his nonprofit has drilled 863 wells, providing clean water to nearly 500,000 people. Their focus on sustainability ensures these wells continue to serve communities for years.
Arnie’s story proves that success isn’t about profits, but about saving lives: "If we've saved 60-70,000 kids from death and drilled 100 wells a year, that’s what matters."
Key Takeaways:
- From profit to purpose: Arnie’s transition from entrepreneur to humanitarian.
- Water crisis solutions: How Water4Life Mozambique tackles Africa's water shortage.
- Sustainability in action: A model ensuring long-term access to clean water.
- Entrepreneurial impact: Using business skills to create lasting change.
About Arnie Eastburn:
Arnie Eastburn is the founder of Water4Life Mozambique, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean, safe drinking water to communities in Mozambique. With over 376 wells drilled across the Zambezia province, his efforts have improved the lives of more than 451,000 people. Arnie’s mission, fueled by his entrepreneurial background and passion for humanitarian work, is transforming communities by combating water scarcity and improving public health. He is committed to creating a sustainable, brighter future for Mozambique’s most vulnerable populations.
Connect:
Website water4lifemozambique.org
Facebook facebook.com/Water4LifeMozambique
This episode is brought to you by Water4Life Mozambique; Drilling water wells in rural villages of Mozambique, Africa. Go to water4lifemozambique.org to learn more.
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