There are 800 million people in the world living without access to clean water. Let's change that!

My 20th birthday is almost here, and I'm celebrating the same way I did last year: by giving the gift of water.

Water is a basic necessity that many of us take for granted. Unfortunately, nearly 800 million people don't have access to clean, safe drinking water. But we can help change that.

Instead of gifts, I'm asking for my age in dollars from everyone I know, so that we can help improve the lives of those without clean water.

But that doesn't mean you can't donate less. All of the money raised will directly fund clean water projects in developing countries. Thanks to charity: water's 100% model, everything you donate goes directly to the field.

Just like last year, charity: water will show us exactly which projects we funded once they've been fully completed (which takes about 21 months). That means we'll know exactly where our money went, and how it helped.

But donations aren't the only way to help. Help spread the word of the water crisis and share this page with your friends and family. Or if you've already donated and are interested in helping out more, then check out the charity: water store and buy some merchandise.

Feel free to watch the video below or ask me if you're interested in learning more about the water crisis, or about how else you could help.

Let's celebrate my birthday and the Christmas season by helping the millions without water to start living happier and healthier lives, just like last year.

Thanks and gig 'em,

-Steven