It was founded in October 2002 by a group of U2 fans who were inspired by frontman Bono's May 2002 visit to poor sections of Africa along with former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Paul O'Neill.
The organization was inspired by Bono's charitable work throughout Africa, but is not directly connected to the band.
In 2002, fans of the band U2 were inspired by Bono's visit to Uganda and began raising money for a well in Africa.
[3] Local communities that have a well installed by the project select a water user committee to monitor and maintain the facility.
The Africare-connected representatives who help set up the wells use that as an opportunity to also educate the community about the issues of HIV and AIDS.