Give the gift of clean water
We’re turning 16.
But we don’t want a puppy, the latest cell phone, or a new car. We just want clean water for all: a life-saving gift and a basic human right.
Other Ways to Give
Donate by Check
Make checks payable to charity: water. If you're donating in honor of someone, sponsoring a water project or want to direct your donation to our operating costs, please write that in the memo of your check.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept donations to The Spring via check.
Tax receipts will be mailed within four to six weeks after the donation has been processed.
International Giving
charity: water is a registered charity in the UK. To make a tax-efficient donation in GBP, visit charitywateruk.org. For other international donations, we accept bank issued money orders in USD. Money orders should be made payable to charity: water and can be mailed to the address below. For donations over $6,000, we also accept wire transfers; email info@charitywater.org for more information.
Please note, only donations made by eligible US taxpayers may be tax-deductible.
Donate Stock
We're able to accept donations in the form of stock, government (including municipal) debt and corporate debt through the Depository Trust Company (DTC). For security, settlement and reduced paperwork, electronic transfer through the DTC is preferred. This can be arranged from most brokerage accounts.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept donations to The Spring via stock.
Please contact info@charitywater.org for more information on making a stock donation.
Give the gift of clean water
15,477,279lives transformed (and counting)
That’s a lot of dreams come true
It’s hard to capture the full weight of 16 years working to end the water crisis. (Actually, our local partners make it look pretty easy.) But the best parties are the ones with concrete, well-researched data, so we’ll do our best.
$426,963,844
Raised
Bake sales. 10ks, marathons, and ultramarathons. Birthday fundraisers. Spring donations. The means have varied, but every penny has gone directly to changing lives.
5,840
Days
We’ve spent 16—hard, wonderful, wild—years dreaming together of a world where everyone has access to clean water. We’re just entering our rebellious teenage phase, and we can’t wait to journey into a season of reckless optimism and tenacious hope with you.
111,709
Water Solutions Funded
At 30,140, Nepal boasts the most charity: water projects. (There, water sources are plentiful, just difficult to reach.) Next up is India with 18,322. Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Cambodia follow close behind.
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GLOBAL OFFICES
In 2018, we opened the doors on our first-ever international office in London, UK. From collecting dirty water from the Thames to taking a giant inflatable Jerry Can across Tower Bridge, it hasn't disappointed!
33,280
Working Hours
We work hard, and we snack harder. At our NYC office, string cheese, Babybels, and anything chocolate were break room favorites. And now that we’re remote, matching outfits are still going strong in the #twinning channel on Slack.
1,000,000+
Supporters from 140+ Countries
We’re only here because of you. Thank you for caring about clean water, and thank you for believing in us.
The
Party
People
Five stories of transformation out of 15,477,279
When you give to charity: water, you don’t just provide clean water or sanitation. The goodness never stops there.
Ram
India
Given: Progress
Ram was born into the lowest class in India and struggled for decades to earn the respect of his community. Finally, perspectives shifted when he mobilized his community to build latrines so that our local partner, Gram Vikas, could provide much-needed tap stands. Under his leadership, the village is healthier, more children attend school, and entrepreneurship flourishes.
Netra
Nepal
Given: Education
“The difference is between heaven and earth.”
When Netra was a young boy, he often missed class: but not for lack of ambition. Waterborne diseases made consistent attendance impossible. He now teaches English in the same community he grew up in, but everything is different for his students. Community tap stands now flow with abundant access to clean water—and with it, a healthier future for children.
Charlotte
Senegal
Given: Purpose
“Giving clean water to others is the most humanitarian action you can take.”
Charlotte began her career as a civil engineer, but soon found her true passion in hydrology. The first time she saw a community receive clean water, she was overwhelmed by their gratitude and joy. Charlotte has committed her life to bringing clean water to the most remote parts of Senegal—where access is more precious than gold—and the love she has for rural communities is clearly mutual.
Uma
Mali
Given: Opportunity
“We didn’t think this day would ever come.”
Umu and the women of her village used to wake up at 5am to wait in line for dirty water—a task that took hours. But then, her community received solar-powered pumps, a water tower, and tapstands. With the time saved, Umu started a hair braiding business. Now, she spends her days empowering others to look and feel their best.
Grace and Sarah
Uganda
Given: Safety
The walk for water doesn’t just rob women and girls' time. It can be dangerous, with devastating consequences. Sisters Grace and Sarah were both assaulted by groups of men hidden along the remote path to Lake Victoria. These attacks caused Grace and Sarah to become young mothers, which led to intense social stigma. Thanks to our local partner, GOAL, the women of their community have a safe and centrally-located well. Now, women and girls don’t have to risk a dangerous journey for a basic human right.
Dance like nobody's watching
(We’re not going to look.)
Twist and shout. Shake your groove thing. Get jiggy with it. Every celebration needs a good playlist, so we’ve assembled the greatest hits from 2006-2022. (You could even call it our “Party Rock Anthem.”)
We're only old enough to drive
you can still trust us
You deserve to give with confidence, so we’ll always stand by our 100% Model. But we don’t stop there. From our financials, 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.
