Every penny given, every minute saved, every community changed for the better — it all adds up. The proof is in the progress we make together, and this December, we have the opportunity to take a huge step forward: Funding clean water for 50,000 people.
You can help right now by sponsoring a water project. 100% of your gift will bring clean water to an entire community, school, or health clinic.
For a limited time only, your gift will be tripled, thanks to a match from a generous family.
While building a water project is no simple task, we think sponsoring one should be. Here are three steps you can expect:
After you donate, we allocate 100% of your gift to clean water projects. We’re actively funding 81 programs in 22 countries around the world.
While work is underway, we’ll share updates from The Current, a news feed of inspiring stories and progress reports from our local partners.
Once construction is complete, we'll share your customized Impact Report, which will include project photos, GPS coordinates, and specific information about the difference you've made.
No two communities are the same, and neither are their water solutions. That’s why our local partners carefully consider factors like geography, water availability, and culture before proposing the right solution.
Once completed, we'll show you the water project(s) you sponsored with photos and GPS coordinates. Your virtual recognition will be featured on our Completed Projects Map.
See Proof
charity: water actively works in 22 countries worldwide. The featured four highlight the variety of solutions, programs, and costs across our portfolio.
India
Malawi
Nepal
Uganda
India is the seventh-largest country by land area and the second-most populous in the world. Although the national government is committed to improving sanitation and water access, their ambitious goals need outside partnerships to create widespread change. Today, the government is working on the Jal Jeevan Mission, an initiative to bring piped water to every household in India by 2024. Our local partners are supporting these efforts.
We began working with Gram Vikas in 2008. After a 4-year pause due to a capacity-building period at Gram Vikas, we resumed our partnership in 2018. Gram Vikas specializes in piped water systems in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand, where access to improved water and sanitation services remains low. While they are a social-technical partner to the government, they are fully funded by humanitarian organizations.
We’re funding piped systems with household tap stands in India.
How does charity: water determine the cost of sponsoring a project?
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If you have additional questions, please reach out. We’d love to tell you more about Water Project Sponsorship opportunities.
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When a community, school, or health clinic receives access to clean water, everything changes. Health improves. Girls don’t miss school. Parents have time to earn extra income.
It is truly one of the best investments you can make. We hope you’ll make it with us.
Interested in making clean water part of your lasting legacy? Learn more about The Tributary