This campaign closed on Dec 31, 2020 Ellesha Wanigasekera brought clean water to Niankar.

Ellesha Wanigasekera

Elle's Bday Thirst Trap

organized by Ellesha Wanigasekera

Help Ellesha give the gift of clean water. 100% of every donation raised will fund charity: water's work providing access to clean water projects around the world.

$850

raised

$400

goal

Why Ellesha Wanigasekera is fundraising for clean water

I’m turning *something something* years old on December 7 and would really like to make this birthday meaningful!

“Thirsty" has come to mean, well, someone like me, haha. But not having access to water is no joke.

Every day, about 1,400 children die from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple solutions like drilled wells, spring protections and BioSand filters that help provide clean water to communities around the world.

I started this fundraising campaign to help charity: water build these types of projects around the world, and I'm looking for anyone who can help me.

Please donate to my campaign -- anything you can give is a huge help.

100% of the money will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, charity: water will send us photos and GPS coordinates so we can see the exact community we helped.

Recent activity + updates
15 comments · 20 donations
  • E
    Emily donated $50 to Elle's Bday Thirst Trap
    almost 4 years ago
  • Ellesha Wanigasekera
    posted an update to Elle's Bday Thirst Trap  
    almost 4 years ago

    As of today, this campaign has DOUBLED its original goal. An estimated 20 people will get clean water! What a fitting way to end 2020. Thank you all so much for your kindness and generosity - I can’t even tell you what it means to me.

  • A
    Anonymous
    donated $40 to Elle's Bday Thirst Trap  
    almost 4 years ago

    with love, and so much goodness.

  • J
    Jessica
    donated $20 to Elle's Bday Thirst Trap  
    almost 4 years ago

    Love this cause, thanks for inspiring!

  • A
    Anonymous
    donated $25 to Elle's Bday Thirst Trap  
    almost 4 years ago

    Happy Birthday. This is such a great initiative for your Bday. Wishing you a happy and healthy Birthday!

    Ellesha responded

    Thank you so so much!!!

This campaign brought clean water to Niankar, Burkina Faso.

Burkina Faso
Piped System Tap Stand
897
Top Donors

  • 1
    Rajiv
    $100
  • 2
    Elle
    $100
  • 3
    Emily
    $50
  • 4
    Anonymous
    $50
  • 5
    Anonymous
    $50
Past campaigns
Elle's Thirst Trap Birthday
Ended Jan 1, 2022
Raised $533
Elle's Bday Thirst Trap
Ended Dec 31, 2020
Raised $850
Elle 2019 bday wish for water
Ended Dec 31, 2019
Raised $420
Ellesha's first birthday in America
Ended Mar 31, 2019
Raised $115
36-for-36
Ended Dec 31, 2016
Raised $845
35th Bday Campaign!
Ended Dec 31, 2015
Raised $1,231
Ellesha's 33rd Birthday Experience
Ended Dec 31, 2013
Raised $100