charity: water

When a community gets access to clean water, everything changes. Just ask the families who call Peter Village home. Within two years, they transformed their community in Zimbabwe with latrines, handwashing stations, gleaming kitchens, dish racks, and a vibrant health club. It all started with clean water. And clean water starts with you. Thank you 💛

New podcast alert: #charitywater CTO Christa Stelzmuller recently shared her insights on leadership on the Nonprofit MBA podcast! Learn how to empower your team and achieve greater impact at https://cwtr.org/4czszNK. #leadership #podcast

Did you know that when you give to #charitywater, 100% funds clean water? It’s been true since we first began in 2006 and is still our promise today. Which means you can give with confidence, knowing that every penny funds clean water for families around the world.

It all started with a birthday party and a mission to end the water crisis. Now, thanks to you, we’ve brought clean water to 18 million people and counting. Learn more about our founder's story in this new interview and see how you can join us ➡️ https://cwtr.org/3zr6ylG

Over the past week, we’ve celebrated the real impact of real supporters in a series called “Dear Anonymous.” In the spirit of selfless generosity, an anonymous donor pledged to match up to $25,000 in donations — and you responded, meeting the match in less than 48 hours! We are in awe of your passion and commitment — but we aren’t surprised. This community’s generosity is second to none 💛 No matter who you are, how much you give, or how you give, you’re making an incredible difference. Thank you for giving clean water.

Imagine spending four hours each day collecting water. The journey to the water source is the easy part — even if it’s scorching hot and treacherous. The way back is when things get really hard, because now you have a 40-pound jerry can to carry, in addition to the sleeping baby strapped to your body. With every step, the physical load feels heavier. Not to mention the mental and emotional weight of a life without water — but that’s a load you never get to put down. In many places, the burden of water collection falls primarily on women and girls who lose precious time that could be spent studying, resting, or earning an income. Learn more about why water scarcity is a women’s issue: https://lnkd.in/eF5-azmC

Seeing clean water spring up from the ground might seem like the end of the story, but really, it’s only the beginning. Clean water means more time, better health, and bigger opportunities — and it all starts with this moment. Thank you for making it possible 💛

Can you keep a secret? 🤫 Without naming names, we’re sharing a few of our favorite supporter stories in a love letter to selfless generosity called “Dear Anonymous.” But whether or not you see your own story in this short video (watch to find out!), at its heart, Dear Anonymous is a love letter to you. Your creativity, commitment, and perseverance inspire us every day. We are so grateful for your support — anonymous or otherwise. Thank you for helping us get closer and closer to a world in which everyone has access to clean water 💛

Richard’s father didn’t have the opportunity to go to school, so he worked tirelessly to give his children the education he never had. Thanks to his father's dedication, Richard became a teacher. Now his own children have dreams of continuing their studies. One wants to become an automotive technician. Another, a priest. One might want to be a driver, or maybe a mechanic. No matter what they choose, Richard will support them. And now that their community has reliable access to clean water, there’s nothing standing in their way. Being a father can feel like carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, but thanks to the clean water made possible by supporters like you, these dads have one less thing to worry about. #HappyFathersDay

Each year, the Halo Award for Nonprofit of the Year is given to one nonprofit demonstrating best-in-class practices for building successful corporate partnerships that further its organizational mission and goals. This year, we’re proud to share that that organization is … us! Of course, we couldn’t build great partnerships without the inspired companies that have joined us over the years. We share this honor with Brand Partners like The Coca-Cola Company Foundation, Aveda, Vuori, and so many more. A big thank you to our Brand Partners, our passionate team, & Engage for Good for recognizing this important part of our work.