Laurent Kouadio
Phase 1: Data Collection

WATER4ALL for Africa

Using AI and crowdsourced data to improve the success rate of water borehole drilling across Africa.

Phase 1: Data Collection
About this initiative

Access to clean water is a fundamental human right, yet millions across Africa face daily challenges in securing this vital resource. The WATER4ALL initiative aims to tackle this problem head-on by leveraging cutting-edge technology and community-driven data.

Our goal is to build a comprehensive, open-source geospatial map that predicts the likelihood of finding groundwater. By analyzing geological data, weather patterns, and historical borehole data—much of it supplied by our dedicated contributors—we can significantly reduce the cost and failure rate of drilling new wells.

This data-driven approach empowers local communities, NGOs, and governments to make more informed decisions, ensuring that resources are invested where they are most needed and most likely to yield success.

We prioritize open science and community collaboration. Your insights shape where tools are deployed and who they benefit.

Contributions by Country

Project Team

Core lead and active collaborators.

Laurent Kouadio, PhD

A Geophysicist and AI Researcher, Laurent leads the WATER4ALL initiative, applying machine learning models to solve critical water access challenges.

Laurent Kouadio, PhD

Project Lead

Conceptualization - Data curation - Formal analysis - Methodology - Software

Fabrice Blanchard Allechy, PhD

Hydrogeologist, specializing in water resources and climate. Passionate about leveraging modeling to strengthen the resilience of agricultural systems and water resources against climate change. Focused on climate impact analysis, climate extremes, and aquifer pollution, with a strong emphasis on sustainable management and adaptation.

Fabrice Blanchard Allechy, PhD

Hydrogeologist and Climate Resilience Specialist

We are looking for collaborators passionate about geospatial data analysis to join this mission.

Position Open

Geospatial Data Specialist

How to Contribute

Make every well count

Share local borehole and water-point information to improve AI predictions and reduce drilling failures.

  • Contribute locations & seasonal availability
  • Add water-point status and basic attributes
  • Optionally be credited on the contributors wall
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WATER4ALL for Africa
Project Story

WATER4ALL for Africa

Using AI and crowdsourced data to improve the success rate of water borehole drilling across Africa.

Discover how the project began, field results, and why local insights are pivotal to success.

Phase 1: Data Collection