Award-Winning, NGO-Trusted Solution
The gold standard for ending water poverty
The Village Drill Hybrid — affordable, versatile, unmatched.
Trusted by top NGOs
Major NGOs and smaller organizations have deployed our technology worldwide, with all the prominent relief agencies returning to buy more Village Drills.
ICRC (Red Cross)
World Vision
Samaritan’s Purse
Rotary International
Portable And Powerful
The Village Drill Hybrid—built for simplicity, portability, and durability—drills up to 90 m (295 ft) and disassembles to fit in a small truck, empowering organizations that are doing the hard work of bringing water to the nearly 1 billion people lacking basic access.
Our award-winning ingenuity, recognized globally
The innovative Village Drill routinely takes top prize, including the prestigious World Water Challenge Grand Prize. We’re also one of the Top 30 Water Innovators in the World.
Our industry-leading track record
For over a decade, the Village Drill has transformed communities worldwide by providing access to clean water. Our journey is one of innovation, partnership, and lasting impact, with incredible results to show for it.
140+
drills
40+
countries
14,000+
wells
15+
years
The Village Drill Hybrid
Introducing the power of hybrid
We’ve created the first-ever deep water drilling machine that empowers choice with human or electric power.
Organizations and entrepreneurs love the Village Drill Hybrid’s unmatched versatility and performance.
While it’s engineered to be carried by hand, the drill is powerful enough to get the job done.
Features
Drill in 75% more areas for 75% less cost.
Simple
Assembles in under 2 hours
Portable
Fits in the back of a pickup truck
Durable
Made with U.S. steel
Convertible
Quickly switches from human-powered to electric operation
Rock-crushing
Rams through hard substrates with industry-leading diamond drill bit
All-inclusive
Comes with everything you need to start drilling immediately
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Reach out today!
We’re here to answer your questions, show you how the Village Drill works, and demonstrate how easy it is to deploy and start making an impact. Let’s talk!
International shipping
With experience shipping to 40+ countries, we can deliver your drill wherever you need it.
In-the-field training
Our trainer can meet your drill crew on the ground, though it’s easy to get started right out of the box.