WIHA is dedicated to ensuring access to safe and clean water for underserved communities worldwide through the implementation of sustainable water projects.
WIHA
Welcome to WIHA. We are a volunteer-driven nonprofit committed to addressing the global water crisis by expanding access to safe, clean drinking water in underserved communities.
Founded in 2020, our work is rooted in a deep connection to Ethiopia and has grown into a broader mission to serve communities worldwide. From the beginning, our focus has been simple: create meaningful, lasting impact through sustainable water solutions.
WIHA, named after the Amharic word for water, reflects our core purpose. We believe water is more than a basic need—it is the foundation for health, education, hygiene, gender equality, and economic opportunity. When communities have access to clean water, everything changes.
Our approach is practical and community-focused. We work closely with local partners to design and implement solutions that are not only effective today, but sustainable for the future. Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and maintenance are central to how we operate. We are built on collaboration, and guided by transparency, integrity, and accountability in everything we do.
Meet the Founders
Our nonprofit organization is fueled by the dedication and passion of our three founders, each with their own inspiring stories and expertise. Together, we are united by a shared mission: to resolve the water crisis and provide clean drinking water to underserved communities. Take a moment to explore their bios below and discover the driving force behind our mission for positive change.
Executive Director
Serki Abdi
Serki is the owner and founder of HighKey Balance and has over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She holds a Bachelor from the George Mason University and is a licensed Sports Therapist and Health Coach. Serki believes her purpose is to serve and help people reach their true potential. As a first-generation Ethiopian-American, Serki is driven and determined in creating opportunities for underserved communities around the world. She believes that by working together we could overcome any challenges much more efficiently, and have a lasting impact on people's lives.
Director of Programs & Services
Bersabeh Medmim
Bersabeh is a public health professional with about 10 years of international development/health experience. She has worked in a range of global public health issues including childhood obesity and cancer, HIV and maternal and child health as well as immunization. Bersabeh’s passion for water and sanitation is therefore ignited by her experience in providing public health services in low and middle-income countries. She believes water and sanitation is an integral part of providing equity in health services across middle and low income countries. Bersabeh holds a Bachelor from the University of Virginia and a Master of Public Health from The George Washington University.
Operations Director
Mili Tilahun
Mili holds a Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She has seen firsthand the detrimental impact the lack of safety and physiological need can have on a community. Mili is passionate about empowering individuals by providing resources needed to create a better life for themselves as well as their next generation. She's hopeful that WIHA ORG can provide opportunities to not only meet basic needs but also make lasting impact on the lives of children and families.