Bring clean and safe water to every person on the planet
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why water?

Because clean water changes everything

Health

Education

Women

Economic Growth

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Access to clean water and basic sanitation can save around 16,000 lives every week.

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703 million people lack basic access to clean and safe drinking water

Our work to end the water crisis needs your support. You can help provide education, income, dignity, and health — especially for women and children.

Thanks to generous private donors who fund our operational expenses, 100% of your donation directly funds clean water projects.

Know that your donation is making a difference

charity: water uses 100% of your donation to fund clean water around the world and then proves every single project you fund, complete with GPS coordinates and photos.

CHARITY: WATER'S impact to date

154,000

WATER PROJECTS FUNDED

29

countries

18,608,090

people will be served

Ready to take action?

There are lots of great ways to help us end the global water crisis. Take action today, and change lives. 

Join Monthly Giving
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Give clean water every month

A gift of just $20 a month is enough to bring 6 people — an entire family — clean water each year.

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Start a Fundraiser

Start a fundraiser

Support clean water projects by raising funds for people in need.

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Give to a fundraiser

Give to a fundraiser

Support a fundraiser that captures your heart, and you'll show your support for the fundraiser and clean water projects around the world.

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Plan for Legacy Giving

Plan for legacy giving

Make a lasting gift to help bring clean water to every person on the planet.

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Become a Brand Partner

Become a brand partner

Work closely with our team to develop initiatives with undeniable impact.

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Honor someone special

Honor someone special

Honor or remember someone special by making a gift in their name.

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Join Tiny Heroes

Join Tiny Heroes

Explore how children can make a difference in the lives of kids around the world with the gift of clean water.

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