Driven by Action,
Guided by Purpose.
Blue Solaris — formerly Global Conflict & Crisis Strategic Solutions (GC2S2) — is an action-based nonprofit dedicated to building resilience in post-conflict and crisis-affected communities across the Middle East and Africa.
Our Story
From GC2S2 to Blue Solaris
Blue Solaris, formerly known as Global Conflict & Crisis Strategic Solutions (GC2S2), is a Virginia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to building resilience in underserved, post-conflict, and crisis-affected communities. Founded and headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, our mission is to contribute meaningfully during times of crisis by delivering practical, community-centered solutions that create long-term stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency.
Blue Solaris specializes in WASH — Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene — community development, education support, sustainable energy initiatives, and research-driven project planning across the Middle East and Africa. Our approach is rooted in collaboration with local communities, ensuring every initiative is culturally sensitive, needs-based, and designed for lasting impact.
We are registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 88-1256550), and 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to our mission — no overhead, no waste.
What We Do
Holistic Solutions for Lasting Impact
Research & Analysis
We research and analyze community needs in the Middle East and Africa to guide our WASH and solar energy projects. Every initiative is designed to be effective and culturally sensitive. By addressing urgent needs and long-term challenges, we help build resilience and lasting peace in the regions we serve.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
We provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education tailored to communities in the Middle East and Africa. By adding small-scale solar projects, we strengthen resilience and support healthier, more self-sufficient futures.
Community Development
We focus on strengthening infrastructure and integrating sustainable energy solutions in communities across the Middle East and Africa. Each project is designed to improve living standards, deliver reliable energy, and support long-term growth and self-reliance.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Transparency
We operate with full financial accountability. Every dollar is tracked and reported — 100% of donations go directly to mission work.
Compassion
We approach every community with empathy, listening first and acting second to ensure our programs truly meet the needs of those we serve.
Non-Partisanship
We serve communities regardless of political affiliation, religion, or ethnicity. Our only allegiance is to human dignity and resilience.
Integrity & Leadership
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in all operations, partnerships, and community engagements.
Respect
Cultural sensitivity is at the core of every project. We design programs in collaboration with local leaders and community members.
Commitment
We follow through. From initial research to final implementation, we remain dedicated to every community we serve until the work is done.
Our Team
Meet Our Amazing Team
Zach Pittman
Executive Director & President
Zach is the founder and owner of Blue Solaris. He creates the strategic vision and international development programs, drawing on a background in construction, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and community resilience in crisis-affected areas.
Husham Kambal
Communications Director
With over a decade of outreach and communications experience, Husham is integral to Blue Solaris by connecting the organization with stakeholders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations.
Wendell Bryant
Vice President & Director of Operations
Wendell specializes in operational logistics, project coordination, and team management. He oversees field activities and ensures the smooth execution of Blue Solaris's WASH and infrastructure programs in underserved communities.
James Capella
Vice President & Director of Operations
James holds a B.A. in African History with a focus on Modern African Politics. He brings extensive experience in cross-cultural communication, research, and coordinating between local communities, NGOs, and governments, leading outreach and advocacy efforts across Africa and the Middle East.
Yassine Fartsi
Development Director
Yassine is a small business owner in the DMV area known for quality service and community trust. As Development Director, he combines entrepreneurship with humanitarian work, reflecting his commitment to both customers and those in need.
Voices from the Field
What People Are Saying
GC2S2 has helped our community in many ways by assisting building the school, creating an employment program for local women through a skills building workshop for us to learn how to sew. This program also allowed us to contribute to the school by making the uniforms for the children.
Working with GC2S2 has been an amazing experience because I was able to learn on the job plus see how quickly they implemented programs while balancing relations with the locals to ensure their programs actually met the locals' needs.
Join Us in Building Resilience
Whether you donate, volunteer, or partner with us — every contribution moves us closer to a world where crisis-affected communities can thrive.