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Tariku's 18th Birthday

Tariku's 18th Birthday

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$2,766

Raised
of $5,000 goal
  • est. 69 people will get clean water
  • 101 days left to donate
Mission Statement

For 13 years I've been raising money to help solve the global water crisis. I spent my early years growing up in Ethiopia before I was adopted and I know firsthand what it's like to drink dirty water... my brother isn't with us anymore because of the water we drank.

It simply doesn't have to be this way. I'm turning 18 this month, and feel like there's no better way to celebrate being alive and healthy than continuing to raise awareness and money to support clean water efforts around the world.

Would you consider donating to my 18th birthday campaign? $40 provides 1 person with clean water. Every little bit helps me towards my goal of raising $5,000 by the end of December.

Oh, also? 100% of your donation goes directly to the field to provide clean water because Charity Water is awesome that way. :)

To date, and with your help, I have raised close to $48,000 for clean water efforts and am excited to see that number go well above the 50k mark with this campaign! Thank you for helping families around the world have access to the clean water they deserve!

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Updates and Comments

  • V
    Lovey’s granddaughter
    donated $40 
    · 3 hours ago
    My grandmother lived on social security and a small pension. She was so generous and always found a way to donate to as many charities as possible. I want to begin doing the same. Happy Birthday young man! May God bless you with all you could ever desire in this life for your obedience, faith, drive, and kindness. Peace and love from Connecticut 💕
  • B
    The Armstrong Family
    donated $100 
    · 1 day ago
    Tariku, we are so proud to have watched you grow to an amazing young man and leader. God had great things in store for you after high school, and hopefully you can put your time and energy to even more humanitarian work!!
  • D
    Dianna Harris
    donated $50 
    · 1 day ago
    Wishing you the greatest 18th birthday and a wonderful year ahead. I’m so proud of you big T!
  • M
    Marlee Mikesell
    donated $10 
    · 1 day ago
    Happy Birthday T!!
  • J
    Jordan Merka
    donated $25 
    · 1 day ago
    Happy birthday T! You have been and always will be such an incredible inspiration to so many. Keep being you!
  • J
    Judy K
    donated $60 
    · 2 days ago
    Way to go, T!!!
  • G
    Sean's Mum and Dad
    donated $50 
    · 3 days ago
    God bless your mission, T, as you are a blessing to others. Happy 18th Birthday! Love, Lana and Glen
  • B
    Hannah's mom : )
    donated $40 
    · 3 days ago
    Happy birthday, T! Your smile and energy are what the world needs!
  • Tyler RiewerSpring
    donated $40 · 3 days ago
    Oh man. What an awesome surprise. I continue to be so inspired by you, T. Happy birthday!
  • K
    Uncle Kevin and Aunt Diane
    donated $60 
    · 3 days ago
    Happy Birthday!

All donations made to TARIKU’s campaign

36

donations

SORT BY
The Smokers$1,000
Julie S.$180
Aunt Kelly$100
Scott harrison$100
The Armstrong Family$100

Updates and Comments

  • V
    Lovey’s granddaughter
    donated $40 
    · 3 hours ago
    My grandmother lived on social security and a small pension. She was so generous and always found a way to donate to as many charities as possible. I want to begin doing the same. Happy Birthday young man! May God bless you with all you could ever desire in this life for your obedience, faith, drive, and kindness. Peace and love from Connecticut 💕
  • B
    The Armstrong Family
    donated $100 
    · 1 day ago
    Tariku, we are so proud to have watched you grow to an amazing young man and leader. God had great things in store for you after high school, and hopefully you can put your time and energy to even more humanitarian work!!
  • D
    Dianna Harris
    donated $50 
    · 1 day ago
    Wishing you the greatest 18th birthday and a wonderful year ahead. I’m so proud of you big T!
  • M
    Marlee Mikesell
    donated $10 
    · 1 day ago
    Happy Birthday T!!
  • J
    Jordan Merka
    donated $25 
    · 1 day ago
    Happy birthday T! You have been and always will be such an incredible inspiration to so many. Keep being you!
  • J
    Judy K
    donated $60 
    · 2 days ago
    Way to go, T!!!
  • G
    Sean's Mum and Dad
    donated $50 
    · 3 days ago
    God bless your mission, T, as you are a blessing to others. Happy 18th Birthday! Love, Lana and Glen
  • B
    Hannah's mom : )
    donated $40 
    · 3 days ago
    Happy birthday, T! Your smile and energy are what the world needs!
  • Tyler RiewerSpring
    donated $40 · 3 days ago
    Oh man. What an awesome surprise. I continue to be so inspired by you, T. Happy birthday!
  • K
    Uncle Kevin and Aunt Diane
    donated $60 
    · 3 days ago
    Happy Birthday!

Diseases from unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Your donation will help change that.