Give clean water, change everything
Access to clean water transforms lives. When you give to charity: water, you're investing in sustainable solutions that serve families for years to come.
why water?
Because clean water changes everything
Health
Education
Women
Economic Growth
Together, we can end the water crisis
Since charity: water was founded in 2006, we’ve been chasing one ambitious goal: ending the global water crisis. And while the water crisis is huge, we’re optimistic. So from the beginning, we’ve kept a few promises.
100% funds clean water projects
When you give, 100% of your donation directly funds clean water projects for communities, health clinics, and schools.
See the difference
"The borehole came, building and construction followed, then electricity came, and now businesses continue to boom and health has improved." - Ugandan community member
Clean water changes everything – and Helen’s story is proof.
CHARITY: WATER'S impact to date
209,200
WATER PROJECTS FUNDED
29
countries
21,641,908
people will be served
Ready to take action?
There are lots of great ways to help us end the global water crisis. Take action today, and change lives.
Make a one-time gift
Make an impact with a donation of any size. A $120 gift serves three people with clean water.
Sponsor a water project
By sponsoring a project, you can provide clean water for a community, school, or health clinic.
Plan for legacy giving
Make a lasting gift to help bring clean water to every person on the planet.
The charity: water story
When former nightclub promoter Scott Harrison founded charity: water in 2006, he set out to end the water crisis in his lifetime. Ten years later, a passionate and determined group of monthly givers joined him in that mission. This is our story.
Watch the video that launched a movement. 100+ million views across platforms and counting.
Explore more ways to give
Give via donor-advised fund
Recommend a grant from your DAF for a streamlined giving experience.
Make a qualified charitable distribution
Reduce your tax burden and satisfy your RMD while providing life changing access to clean water.
Donate appreciated stock or assets
Donate stock, crypto, real estate or other assets for potential tax benefits while maximizing your impact.
Trusted and transparent
Give with confidence
We equip local partners, invest in technology, and prioritize environmental sustainability - because “good enough” isn’t good enough. We’re committed to raising the bar for transparency and innovation. These companies and organizations agree:
