Water for Schools

charity: water uses 100% of your donations to fund freshwater projects. Our operational costs are funded by a separate group of private donors so your money can go to the people who need it most.

Regardless of how much your school raises, charity: water will prove the impact of your fundraising efforts using photos and GPS coordinates in Google Earth. Learn more >

TIME
Many children spend all day helping their parents fetch water instead of going to school.

GIRLS
Lack of latrines and water to wash with causes girls to drop out of school when they begin puberty.

DISEASE
Dirty water causes diseases like diarrhea which can lead to dehydration and death.

WATER
Your school funds a water project that gives children safe, clean water right at their school.

SANITATION
Latrines are built as well to provide privacy, dignity and sanitation to children at the school.

HYGIENE
We teach hygiene and handwashing practices. Handwashing alone can eliminate 45% of disease.

Clean water gives children the opportunity to attend school and get an education. With education, communities are able to raise up strong leaders, making it possible to break the cycle of poverty and allowing future generations to improve their quality of life. Clean water offers kids improved health, a better quality of life and hope for a bright future.

Actually, we want you to think huge! Water for Schools aims to raise $2 million within the first year, giving 100 schools in developing countries clean, safe water. We’re challenging each group to set a goal of raising $5,000. We’ll combine the money your group raises with other groups, funding a water project for a school in need. Our projects serve schools of at least 1,000 students, as well as their surrounding communities.