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Water and Health Story

Anamnesis.WESA was born from a transformative experience in Kawangware, Kenya, one of Africa's largest slums. After three months of working in a local clinic, our founder returned to Italy with a vision that would change everything. The stories, the resilience, and the unfamiliar yet beautiful culture of the people he met sparked an idea: to create a bridge between worlds, sharing the unique experiences of African communities while helping them access life's most basic necessity, clean water and healthcare facilities.

Meet the Founder

Michele Ganz

Founder, Medical Doctor & Surgical Resident

Michele, founder of Anamnesis.WESA, medical student and author

Background

Michele is a medical doctor and surgical resident who graduated from Humanitas University Medical School in Milan, Italy. His passion for medicine and commitment to patient-centered care developed during his undergraduate years at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 2021.

He is the author of ANAMNESIS: L'arte dell'ascolto attivo ed empatico (2024) and WHERE THE SACRED LIVES: On Virtue, Medicine and a Lifetime of Happiness (2025), works that explore the art of active listening and the human dimension of medicine. These publications reflect his deep commitment to understanding patients beyond their symptoms and treating them with dignity and compassion.

During his time at Thomas Jefferson University, Michele founded Anamnesis.Wesa, a digital nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean water and healthcare access to underserved communities. His work was recognized with the prestigious Algernon Brachere Jackson Student Award, honoring his commitment to service and social impact.

Through WESA, Michele has led initiatives supporting access to clean water in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His vision combines medical expertise with grassroots community development, creating sustainable solutions that address both immediate health needs and long-term infrastructure challenges. He continues to bridge his medical career in Italy with his ongoing commitment to the communities he serves in East Africa.

Milan, Italy

Medical Doctor & Surgical Resident

Thomas Jefferson University

Our Journey

From a vision in Kawangware to water towers across Kenya and DRC.

2019

The Beginning

After three months volunteering in a clinic in Kawangware, Kenya, Michele returned to Italy with a vision to share African stories and help communities in need.

2021

Maai Mahiu Partnership

WESA partnered with The Marafiki Community International to help Settled Internally Displaced People (SIDP) in Maai Mahiu, Kenya.

2022

First Water Tower

Built the first water tower in Maasai Mara, Oloolaimutia (Kenya), serving a community of about 7,000 individuals.

2023

FOBE Partnership

Partnered with For a Better World (FOBE), a non-profit organization in Ruthsuru, DRC, to expand impact to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

2024

Bulindi Project

Launched water infrastructure projects in the village of Bulindi, DRC, focusing on elevated water tank structures.

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