What VOX does

VOX (operating as Vox United) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Holland, Michigan, with field operations in Mozambique. The organization delivers clean water access, sanitation infrastructure, and youth development programs to underserved rural communities in Mozambique, with a stated cumulative reach of over 2.6 million people. Its core offering centers on the VOX Impact Cycle, a community-driven development framework that runs from initial community assessment through long-term sustainability via locally trained water committees, well mechanics, and follow-up support.

The organization's technical service delivery is built around borehole drilling for underground aquifer access, new well construction, and well restoration (including pump repair and disinfection), supplemented by the Operation Trident sanitation program covering community refuse management, latrine construction, and personal hygiene education. The Charity Ball and Charity Ball Football Club (CBFC) programs extend the mission into youth development through soccer, including a planned CBFC Academy on 15 acres of land acquired from the Mozambican government. Standardized unit economics include $40 per person served, $12,000 per school well benefiting 300-500 people, $10,000 per latrine, and recurring sponsor tiers of $5/month (child) and $20/month (family).

VOX is funded through a diversified but small-scale donation apparatus: individual one-time and recurring gifts, personal fundraiser pages (including 'Run With Me' marathon campaigns), corporate matching, brand partnerships (Twisthink, GMB, and a roster of 'Change Maker' partners), stock donations, EFT, and direct mail. The organization has a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, a small Board and Advisory Board with senior leaders from West Michigan companies, and a headcount of approximately 7 employees split between US support functions and on-the-ground Mozambique operations. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

VOX

Legal name

VOX

Website

https://voxunited.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VOX (Vox United) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides clean water access, sanitation infrastructure, and youth development programs to underserved rural communities in Mozambique through borehole drilling, well restoration, and soccer-based mentoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Solutions (BPAGALAI), WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Organizations (HLAJAKAI), WASH & Public Health (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) (BPADAIAG)

Keywords

• Clean water access
• WASH programs
• Borehole drilling services
• Rural sanitation
• Youth development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Holland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute directly to fund water projects. Donors can give one-time or recurring donations, dedicate gifts in honor/memory of someone, or support specific fundraisers.
2. Fundraising Campaigns: Community members, runners, and supporters raise funds through personal fundraisers for specific projects like school wells or youth development programs.
3. Corporate/Brand Partnerships: Companies partner with VOX through brand partnerships, corporate matching programs, and cause marketing initiatives.
4. Stock Donations: Accepts donations from brokerage accounts and donor-advised funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VOX drills new boreholes, restores broken wells, and builds sanitation facilities to provide clean drinking water to rural communities in Mozambique. The organization also delivers hygiene education and youth development programming through the Charity Ball initiative and the CBFC Academy. Operations are funded through individual donations, community fundraising campaigns, and corporate brand partnerships.

Product overview

VOX is a non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) providing clean water, sanitation, and youth development programs in rural Mozambique. The core offerings consist of Water Access & Sustainability (borehole drilling, well construction, and restoration), Sanitation & Hygiene (Operation Trident with latrine construction and hygiene education), and Future Leaders programming through Charity Ball and the CBFC Academy. VOX also operates a fundraising platform enabling individuals to raise money for water projects, and publishes FIZZ, a print mini-magazine for supporters. The organization partners with rural communities to deliver integrated water, sanitation, and youth empowerment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Access & Sustainability Borehole drilling, new well construction, and well restoration services for rural communities in Mozambique. Includes aquifer locating, drilling, pump installation, and ongoing monitoring to provide sustainable clean water access.
• Sanitation & Hygiene (Operation Trident) Three-prong health and sanitation program for communities and schools covering refuse management, human waste solutions including latrine construction ($10,000 per unit), and personal hygiene education through workshops and incentive grants.
• Charity Ball Global youth empowerment program using soccer to teach teamwork, resilience, and hygiene practices, with hand delivery of soccer balls to rural villages and mentoring components for children.
• Charity Ball Football Club (CBFC) Soccer club providing mentoring and support for refugee and vulnerable children in Mozambique, offering training, competition, learning, and personal growth through soccer.
• CBFC Academy Youth development academy on 15 acres in Mozambique featuring soccer pitches, mentorship facilities, clean water infrastructure, latrines, and leadership programs. Phase One budget of $60,000 funds water, sanitation, and playable spaces.
• Fundraising Platform Online fundraising tools enabling individuals to create personal fundraisers for clean water projects, including tracking, goal management, and project-level donation tiers ($40 per person, $12,000 school wells).

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.6 million people reached with clean water
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TwisthinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional service firm that has been a consistent partner since VOX's founding. Helps transform lives of thousands in rural Africa with access to clean drinking water. Organizes fundraising events, encourages volunteer initiatives, and offers 'Champion Your Cause' program for employees.
• GMBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime partner collaborating on water and sanitation projects. Design spaces where learners can truly thrive and build opportunity. Partnered on EPC Sansão Mutemba School project.
• Sherpa Equipment CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted fundraising event at Berthoud, Colorado headquarters featuring industrial raffle with off-road products. Raised funds for $12,000 clean water well for children and families in Mozambique.
• Baumann BuildersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Change Maker brand partner supporting VOX's mission.
• K&RminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Change Maker brand partner supporting VOX's mission.
• Kammeraad Financial GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Change Maker brand partner supporting VOX's mission.
• Elko Metal WorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Change Maker brand partner supporting VOX's mission.
• Sue Prins GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Change Maker brand partner supporting VOX's mission.
• T2 ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as Change Maker brand partner supporting VOX's mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blood:Water: Non-profit partnering with African organizations to deliver clean water and health services. Comparable in Africa-based WASH partnerships and integrated community health programs.
• charity: water: Non-profit dedicated to funding clean and safe water projects in developing countries, with strong donor-experience and storytelling model. Direct comparable in WASH fundraising and individual-donor focus.
• Wine To Water: Non-profit providing clean water access and hygiene education in developing countries, leveraging donor storytelling and small-team execution. Comparable in mission, geography, and grass-roots operating model.
• Lifewater International: Faith-based non-profit drilling wells and providing sanitation/hygiene training in rural Africa. Direct peer in rural WASH delivery, community ownership models, and donor-funded borehole projects.
• Well Aware: Non-profit funding clean water systems in East Africa with emphasis on community training and sustainability. Comparable in rural Africa WASH focus, maintenance-training model, and donor-supported well construction.
• The Water Project: Non-profit funding clean water access in sub-Saharan Africa through well drilling and community training. Directly comparable in operating model, donor engagement, and rural African geography.
• WaterWells for Africa: Non-profit drilling wells and providing sanitation in sub-Saharan Africa. Direct peer in borehole-drilling focus, beneficiary pricing transparency, and rural African community engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Water.org: Large global non-profit co-founded by Matt Damon focused on water access and sanitation through financial solutions. Broad incumbent in WASH with similar Mozambique/global reach and donor base.
• WaterAid: Major international non-profit focused on water, sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. Operates in Mozambique among other countries; broader incumbent comparable in WASH mission.

Emerging players

• Engineers Without Borders: Non-profit mobilizing engineers to build water and sanitation infrastructure in developing countries. Comparable in WASH infrastructure delivery and community-led frameworks, though broader in scope than VOX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/voxunited
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/voxunited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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