Bring clean and safe water to every person on the planet

people served

This number represents the total number of people who will gain access to clean water as reported by our implementing partners. This number is dynamic and updates as we receive new information from our partners in the field.

water projects funded

This number represents all water projects funded by charity: water, including completed projects and those under construction. This number is dynamic and updates as we receive new information from our partners in the field.

countries

This number includes all countries where we have funded projects.

why water?

Because clean water changes everything

Health

Education

Women

Economic Growth

A woman in a red sweater washes her hands at an outdoor water station.

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&nbspwater

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.