How it works.
Pledge your birthday
The first step is simple - just pledge your birthday by using the form above, and share your pledge to let the world know you’re serious.
Start a campaign
When your birthday is near, we’ll remind you to start a fundraising page and ask your friends to donate to clean water for your big day.
Give people clean water
We’ll use 100% of the money you raise to fund clean water projects. When complete, you’ll see the exact projects you funded with photos and GPS.
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Birthday Facts
19 Million
birthdays are celebrated around the world every day.
$770
average amount raised by a person’s birthday campaign.
38 People
get clean water as a result of an average birthday campaign.
$9M
has already been raised for clean water through birthdays.
Why Water?
The water crisis.
785 million people still live without clean water in developing countries around the world. Many walk 2-4 hours a day to swamps and rivers to gather dirty water for their families.
About our work.
Since charity: water started in 2006, we've funded projects in countries around the world that have brought clean water to millions of people. Join us. Pledge your birthday.