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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 Student

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

Background

Michele is a Thomas Jefferson University graduate currently in his fifth year of medical school in Milan, Italy. His passion for science and medicine developed during his undergraduate years and continues to drive his work today.

Born and raised in Italy, Michele embraces his heritage while maintaining a global perspective. His Italian roots are evident in his love for coffee, good food, and rich cultural traditions. But his interests extend far beyond borders.

What truly captivates him is the intersection of science and humanity. He finds beauty in understanding the fundamental processes that sustain life and is driven by a desire to apply this knowledge where it matters most.

Michele's goal is to build a medical career that serves both his local community in Italy and the communities he's come to know in Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Outside of his studies, he enjoys playing soccer and exploring Milan's vibrant food scene with friends.

Milan, Italy

Medical Student

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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