This campaign closed on Dec 15, 2010 TARIKU SAVAGE brought clean water to Nguerenguer and 1 other project.

TARIKU SAVAGE

Tariku's 5th birthday

organized by TARIKU SAVAGE

Help TARIKU give the gift of clean water. 100% of every donation raised will fund charity: water's work providing access to clean water projects around the world.

$5,295

raised

$5,000

goal

Why TARIKU SAVAGE is fundraising for clean water

I am turning five years old and am from Ethiopia. My parents just adopted me and I've been in the United States since April. When I lived in Ethiopia the only water we had came from a small water hole that was very dirty. My little brother died from diarrhea when he was one year old because the water made him so sick. I was very sad and very scared to drink the water. When I got to America the doctor said my stomach had lots of parasites in it from the water I drank in Ethiopia. Thankfully, here in America there is always clean water and I am healthy now. I don't have to worry anymore.

But there are still lots of people who have to worry about the water they drink. So, I want to raise enough money to build a well for a village like mine in Africa. Will you help?

Recent activity + updates
71 comments · 85 donations
  • J
    James Chamernik donated $40 to Tariku's 5th birthday
    over 13 years ago
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    Jan-Pierre H Bardi
    donated $35 to Tariku's 5th birthday 
    Editedover 8 years ago

    Zachary's 7th birthday

  • B
    Benedict Aguado
    donated $50 to Tariku's 5th birthday 
    Editedover 8 years ago

    Zachary's 7th birthday.

  • J
    Jay R Chamernik
    donated $50 to Tariku's 5th birthday 
    Editedover 8 years ago

    Zachary's 7th birthday.

  • P
    Patricia Kregel
    donated $20 to Tariku's 5th birthday 
    Editedover 8 years ago

    Zack Chamernik asked that donations be made in celebration of his birthday! We feel honored to be able to do so.

This campaign brought clean water to Nguerenguer, Central African Republic and 1 other project.

Central African Republic
Drilled Well (Rehabilitated)
83
Top Donors

  • 1
    Terri Goff
    $1,000
  • 2
    Anna and Kelly Larson
    $400
  • 3
    Brian and Jill Schuckman
    $300
  • 4
    Judy Kirkpatrick
    $250
  • 5
    Melissa Hyrne
    $250
TARIKU’s reported impact to date

TARIKU has sponsored 3 projects in Nguerenguer, Central African Republic, Kigarama IV, Rwanda, and Bonakuy F2, Mali and partially funded 11 projects.

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Ended Dec 31, 2023
Raised $3,419
Tariku's 16th Birthday
Ended Jan 1, 2022
Raised $3,200
In Honor of Sean Buchanan
Ended Dec 31, 2019
Raised $1,550
Tariku's 13th Birthday
Ended Dec 31, 2018
Raised $1,410
Tariku's 12th Birthday
Ended Dec 31, 2017
Raised $2,820.40
Give It Up
Ended Dec 31, 2016
Raised $2,287.21
Everyone Can Do SOMETHING
Ended Dec 31, 2015
Raised $3,660
Gotcha Day
Ended Jun 30, 2015
Raised $1,032
Dirty Water No More
Ended Dec 31, 2014
Raised $13,035
Because everyone deserves clean water
Ended Dec 31, 2012
Raised $5,306.01
Tariku's 5th birthday
Ended Dec 15, 2010
Raised $5,295