OUR STORY
Water, Innovation, and Dedication.
From witnessing adversity in post-war Germany to leading innovative water solutions in disaster zones around the world — this is the journey of Capt. Moses A. West and the foundation that bears his name.
MEET MOSES A. WEST
Founder · Inventor · Soldier of Valor · Humanitarian
Moses A. West's journey — from witnessing adversity in post-war Germany to leading innovative water solutions on four continents — embodies the spirit behind the Moses West Foundation. With a rich background in leadership, developed through a distinguished military career and culminating in his visionary work in atmospheric water generation, Moses has been pivotal in addressing one of the most pressing global issues: water scarcity.
A retired U.S. Army Captain, Moses served with the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 2nd Armored Division, the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Cavalry Regiment, and the 101st Airborne Division. Those deployments gave him a unique appreciation for the importance of water — and what happens to a community when it disappears.
"With the right blend of technology and heart, we can tackle the world's most pressing challenges."
In 2015, Moses founded the Atmospheric Water Generation Company, and later established the Moses West Foundation to bring this technology to the communities that need it most: disaster-struck regions, marginalized neighborhoods, and places where infrastructure has failed.
THE TECHNOLOGY
Pulling clean water from thin air.
Moses' Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) draws humidity directly from the air, condenses it, and filters it into safe, mineralized drinking water. No wells. No pipelines. No bottled-water supply chain. All it needs is air and power — including solar.
That simplicity is the breakthrough: an AWG can land in a hurricane zone, a contaminated city, or a remote village and start producing drinking water within hours of arrival.
THE FOUNDATION IN ACTION
A mission that crosses borders.
From Flint to Vieques to the Bahamas to Ukraine — wherever clean water has run out, Moses and his team have shown up with a machine that makes more.
The Atmospheric Water Generation Company is founded.
After a career in the U.S. Army, Moses turns his focus to water scarcity and begins refining AWG technology for humanitarian use.
Clean water for a city in crisis.
Moses brings AWG units to Flint, delivering safe drinking water to families failed by lead-contaminated infrastructure.
Solar-powered relief after Hurricane Maria.
Working alongside FEMA, Moses operates a solar-powered AWG on the island of Vieques — supplying an estimated 15,000 people with clean drinking water in the wake of one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history.
Hurricane Dorian response.
Moses deploys his homemade AWG to the Bahamas to provide endless clean water to communities devastated by Dorian — covered by CNN as 'the man who built a machine to bring endless water.'
Water for civilians under siege.
The foundation raises funds to send AWG units into war-torn Ukraine, providing safe drinking water to civilians sheltering from the conflict.
Bringing the mission home.
AWG deployments reach a rural Texas town with no running water and tribal lands where access to clean water has been a generational struggle.
Moses West Day, February 6.
The City of Austin officially recognizes Moses West Day in honor of his service and humanitarian work.
Recognized at the UN World Water Conference.
The foundation's work is designated a UN SDG Action (SDG 6 — SDG Action #49191) for advancing sustainable water goals worldwide.
OUR IMPACT
Numbers behind the mission.
"God has given us gifts, talents, and abilities. Captain Moses West has brilliantly leveraged his profound talents and gifts to serve humanity. The establishment of one's legacy through dedication to the service of others is profoundly impactful — and Mr. West embodies the true spirit of servitude, making him a paragon of selflessness and dedication."
OUR MISSION
Universal access to clean water is a human right.
The Moses West Foundation operates with a commitment to advancing social, environmental, and economic equity. We champion sustainable water solutions and equip communities to navigate the contemporary and forthcoming challenges of water, food, and energy security.
Together, we are forging paths toward a future where clean water is within reach for all — embodying the living legacy of a leader who continues to inspire change and make a tangible difference in the world.
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