At Prescript, we’ve always believed that recruitment should do more than solve hospital rosters — it should solve real-world problems.
That’s why, in 2020, we set ourselves an ambitious social impact goal: to provide one million days of clean water to communities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
We chose this goal for a simple reason. Clean water changes everything. It improves child survival rates, lifts the burden from women who spend hours collecting contaminated water, and gives girls the chance to stay in school. And through our partnership with B1G1 (Business for Good), we found a way to link every doctor placement, every referral, every successful search — to something much bigger.
How We Did It
Our approach was simple. We embedded giving into the rhythm of our business. Every time a doctor took a locum or permanent role through Prescript, we gave. When a doctor registered with us, referred a colleague, or completed a reference, we gave again. Every everyday action became a small act of global impact.
Even during the pandemic, and as civil conflict escalated in Tigray, we persisted — funding well repairs, restoring access, and staying connected to the communities we had committed to help. Along the way, we hit our one million day milestone, with clean water reaching thousands of families across dozens of villages.
Why It Matters Today
This isn’t just a milestone we’re proud of. It’s a legacy we’re building on. Being a medical recruitment agency means we’re already in the business of improving lives. But with this goal, we proved that placing a doctor in regional Australia can change lives on another continent, too.
As you read this, new wells are still being dug. Damaged infrastructure is being repaired. And most importantly, families in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities are healthier, safer, and more hopeful — all because of the doctors, hospitals, and team members who work with us.
Thank you for helping us prove that small acts, done consistently, can change the world.