American YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has supported clean-water, education, footwear and environmental projects across Africa.
His work includes projects carried out through Beast Philanthropy, the charity associated with his YouTube channel, and fundraising campaigns such as TeamTrees and TeamWater, which involve other creators and nonprofit partners.
Some initiatives were completed years ago, while others are more recent. The following list identifies the countries involved, what was provided and the figures reported by the organisations responsible.
1. Built 100 Wells Across African Communities
In November 2023, MrBeast published a video titled I Built 100 Wells in Africa. The project brought water infrastructure to communities across several African countries.
The campaign included wells and other water-supply improvements intended to provide reliable access to drinking water. Beast Philanthropy reported that the projects would benefit hundreds of thousands of people.
The initiative attracted international attention after the video reached millions of viewers.
2. Installed Water Infrastructure in Kenya
Kenya featured prominently in the 2023 clean-water campaign.
MrBeast's video documented work in Kenyan communities where residents had previously travelled considerable distances to obtain water.
The projects included new water sources and infrastructure intended to improve daily water access for residents and schools.
3. Funded Water Wells in Cameroon
Cameroon was another country included in the campaign.
Beast Philanthropy's published project information identified six wells in Cameroon as part of its African water programme.
The installations were intended to provide communities with access to water closer to their homes.
4. Supported Clean-Water Projects in Somalia
Somalia received three wells under the campaign, according to Beast Philanthropy's project records.
The installations were part of the wider African programme announced in November 2023.
The charity reported the work alongside its other water projects in East and Central Africa.
5. Donated 20,000 Pairs of Shoes in South Africa
In March 2023, Beast Philanthropy published a video documenting the donation of approximately 20,000 pairs of shoes to children in South Africa.
The charity worked with local partners to distribute footwear to schoolchildren who needed it.
The project was featured in a video titled Giving 20,000 Shoes To Kids In Africa.
6. Supported Water-Well Construction in Uganda
Uganda was among the five countries included in the 2023 water campaign.
Beast Philanthropy worked with Wells of Life, a nonprofit specialising in water infrastructure. Wells of Life reported collaborating on 30 wells in Uganda, with maintenance arrangements intended to keep the installations operational.
7. Funded Water Projects in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe was also included in the original African wells campaign.
The project involved installing water infrastructure in communities with limited access to safe drinking water. Beast Philanthropy lists Zimbabwe among the countries where the campaign's installations became operational.
8. Helped Fund Tree Planting in Kenya
Through TeamTrees, a fundraising campaign co-founded by MrBeast and Mark Rober, approximately 950,000 trees were planted in Kenya's Kijabe Forest.
The project targeted forest restoration in an area associated with important water catchments. TeamTrees lists the Kenyan project as completed.
9. Supported Mangrove Restoration in Madagascar
TeamTrees also funded mangrove planting in Madagascar.
The campaign's African projects included coastal ecosystem restoration alongside inland forest planting. These activities were carried out through environmental partners rather than directly by MrBeast.
10. Funded 100,000 Trees in Burundi
TeamTrees supported the planting of 100,000 trees in Burundi.
The project included tree nurseries and activities involving local farmers. Its published description also identifies education about land restoration as part of the programme.
11. Supported the Great Green Wall in West Africa
TeamTrees funded approximately 3.84 million trees through the Great Green Wall initiative across Senegal, Mali and Chad.
The planting formed part of a larger African programme intended to restore degraded land across the Sahel.
12. Supported a Clean-Water Project in Athi River, Kenya
In December 2025, TeamWater recorded the completion of a solar-powered water farm in Athi River.
The project was developed with GivePower and additional funders contributing alongside TeamWater. Its purpose was to provide a more reliable local supply of clean water.
13. Helped Fund a Water Farm in Gilgil, Kenya
Another TeamWater-supported project was completed in Gilgil in February 2026.
The Mobi+ solar water farm was developed with GivePower and other funding partners to expand access to safe water in the area.
14. Supported Water Access at the University of Dodoma
In Tanzania, TeamWater helped fund a solar water farm serving students at the University of Dodoma.
The project was completed in November 2025 in partnership with GivePower and additional funders. TeamWater reported that students had previously faced high prices and limited access to safe water.
15. Helped Raise More Than $40 Million for Clean Water
On 1 August 2025, MrBeast and Mark Rober launched TeamWater, a global fundraising campaign involving online creators.
By 31 August, the campaign had raised more than $40 million. Its African projects include completed water systems in Kenya and Tanzania, alongside longer-term infrastructure programmes in Nigeria, Rwanda and Mozambique.
16. Supported Water Infrastructure Improvements in Nigeria
TeamWater's Lagos project began in February 2026, with work scheduled through September 2030.
The programme includes pipeline rehabilitation, treatment-plant improvements, network mapping and water-meter installation in partnership with Lagos Water Corporation.
The project was listed as ongoing in October 2026.
17. Funded Water-System Improvements in Rwanda
TeamWater is supporting water infrastructure work in Bugesera, Rwanda, in partnership with the Water and Sanitation Corporation.
The project includes treatment-plant improvements, transmission pipelines, network extensions and training for local operators.
Its published implementation period runs from December 2025 to December 2028.
18. Supported Clean-Water Infrastructure in Mozambique
In Maputo, Mozambique, TeamWater is supporting improvements to filtration systems and water distribution networks.
The programme involves Águas da Região de Maputo and includes rehabilitation of existing infrastructure and expansion into communities without reliable service.
Work began in January 2026 and is scheduled to continue through September 2030.
19. Supported Child Protection Work in Ghana
In April 2025, Beast Philanthropy featured Ghana Make A Difference, an organisation providing shelter and support for vulnerable children.
The charity's published material described work involving children affected by exploitation and unsafe living conditions.
Beast Philanthropy's impact reporting records more than 10,000 direct beneficiaries in Ghana.
20. Supported Children's Heart Healthcare in Africa
In February 2025, Beast Philanthropy published a project titled We Saved 100 Children's Hearts in Africa.
The project concerned children's cardiac healthcare and was presented through the organisation's humanitarian video programme.
The title identifies 100 children as the project's reported scope.
