Robert Richman

Robert Richman

GOAL:$2,000
To rehabilitate a broken well in a village.

In Robert's words.

Will you join me to save 400 lives???
1.1 billion people on the planet don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. That's one in six of us. I am "giving up my birthday" to ask for presents in the form of a donation to build a well. 100% of it will go to the well, and I will actually be able to send you photos, and the Google Earth location of the well!

My goal is for 100 friends, colleagues and anyone else to donate at least $20. With that we can save 400 lives, and for generations to come.

I hope you'll join me and spread the word. Thank you!

Help Robert build a well.

100% of your donation will directly build freshwater wells and fund basic sanitation projects. View donor disclosure policy >

charity: water is a non profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. We give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding freshwater wells and other sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need.


The water crisis affects 1 in 6 people on the planet.		$20 can give one person clean water for 20 years.
	1.1 billion people on our planet lack access to safe, clean drinking water. That's one in six of us. 80% of all disease on the planet is attributable to the lack of water and basic sanitation. learn more >		Underground aquifers can be found even in dry areas, and with the proper funding and knowledge, wells can be built. A freshwater well costs $5,000 and can serve an average of 500 people with clean, safe drinking water for 20 years. learn more >

What happens after a well is built?		Closing the loop: proving it in GoogleEarth.
	After a well is installed, charity: water partners work directly with villagers, teaching them how to maintain and fix their well and hand pump device, while also conducting basic hygiene and sanitation classes.		charity: water proves every well built using photos, video, and GPS coordinates plotted in Google Earth. charity: water staff or volunteers visit the projects on the ground, to monitor and evaluate the work being done. see the finished wells in Google Earth >