Help bring clean and safe water to every person on the planet
Over 700 million people around the world are drinking dirty water. As a result, 3,800 lives will be lost today. And again tomorrow. And the day after that. Many of them will be children. It’s a huge problem — but it’s a problem we can solve and we know how to solve. We just need you.
Join a global community of generous and passionate supporters from countries around the world. Whether you choose to give one time, or join The Spring, our monthly giving program, 100% of your gift will directly fund water projects for people in need.
Clean water changes everything
Access to clean water unlocks time and human potential, creates a more sustainable and just future, and tackles other pressing issues at their root.
health
Access to clean water and basic sanitation can save around 16,000 lives every week. Improved health also means fewer visits to local health clinics, which saves families time and money.
EDUCATION
Clean water helps keep kids in school, especially girls. Less time collecting water means more time in class. With access to clean water, kids around the world could get 443 million school days back every year.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Every $1 invested in clean water can yield $4.30 in economic returns. Access to clean water is perhaps the single most powerful investment for sparking economic growth humanity has ever known.
WOMEN AND GIRLS
Worldwide, women and girls are responsible for collecting water in 80% of households. When a community receives clean water, there is an immediate increase in girls’ school enrollment.
Health
Access to clean water and basic sanitation can save around 16,000 lives every week. Improved health also means fewer visits to local health clinics, which saves families time and money.
Education
Clean water helps keep kids in school, especially girls. Less time collecting water means more time in class. With access to clean water, kids around the world could get 443 million school days back every year.
Economic Opportunities
Every $1 invested in clean water can yield $4.30 in economic returns. Access to clean water is perhaps the single most powerful investment for sparking economic growth humanity has ever known.
Women and Girls
Worldwide, women and girls are responsible for collecting water in 80% of households. When a community receives clean water, there is an immediate increase in girls’ school enrollment.
Come See Us in Tennessee
Now open at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee. The Experience Lab is an immersive storytelling exhibit about humanity’s search for water and the work of charity: water. Kids are welcome and visits are free but reservations are needed for the 60 minute, guided tour.
Kids Can Help, Too!
The most inspiring advocates for clean water are also some of the youngest. Here at charity: water we are firm believers that you make a difference no matter how old you are. Visit our kids' page to download resources.
Fundraise for clean water
Turn a passion or passtime into a campaign for clean water. It's quick, easy - and impactful. It only takes a few minutes to get started. Choose a name. Pick a photo. Share what you’re doing, and why.
You deserve to give with confidence
All of our operational expenses are funded by a private community of donors, so you can trust 100% of your donation will go directly to water solutions, every cent, every time. But we don’t stop there. From our commitment to equipping local partners, to our tech, to the environmental sustainability of our water projects: “good enough” is never good enough for us. We’re setting new standards for transparency and innovation. These companies and organizations agree.
