Drop in The Bucket

Drop in the Bucket is probably the most dedicated and trustworthy organization I've ever supported (and I've supported a lot!). I'm a generally cynical person but the one thing I know is that any amount of time or money I give to DITB will be maximized in service to helping people. They are the real deal, and their tireless efforts to support clean water, sanitation and educational initiatives in Africa are unparalleled and monumental. I wish every non-profit operated as efficiently and transparently as this one. The world is a better place because of Drop in the Bucket!!

Drop in the Bucket is an excellent organization that is on the ground putting in wells, helping to educate young girls and making a huge difference in many, many communities. My donations go directly to digging wells, improving sanitation and helping lives. These are dedicated people doing great work on important projects.

What I love about Drop in the Bucket is that this is an organization who have actual boots on the ground. My donations go directly to work, helping dig wells and improving lives. Not a parent company or a massive organization with big salaries to pay. Real people doing real work and doing it for the right reasons.

I was fortunate that my company already had an established relationship with Drop in the Bucket (DITB) when I joined. That relationship has only grown and deepened since, affording me the privilege to support and engage with John, Stacey, this wonderful organization and their impactful mission.

The number of lives improved and enhanced by DITB is incredible. That is what drew us into their orbit. How can I give back in a way that helps and supports as many people as possible per dollar spent? The concept is so simple yet so transformational. Water. All humans need it. When you make it cleaner and more accessible, it dramatically changes the lives of thousands of people, both in terms of health and education, for each well that is drilled and toilet system installed. I was sold and have supported DITB ever since.

Additionally, I got a chance to visit several wells & other facilities in Africa sponsored by our company, clients and team members. It was a profound life experience. I had already been more than convinced of the mission based on hearing the stories, seeing the pictures and being educated about he compelling influence of making clean water readily available. Seeing it in person took it to another level.

This is about people. Meeting the people, talking to them & seeing the exceptional influence of the well and facilities on their daily lives was humbling beyond words. We encountered so much joy and enthusiasm for life. The overriding takeaway for me was that is was all so familiar and normal. When I took my first and only trip to Africa with DITB, I was very focused on what would be exotic and different and exceptional. There was plenty of that. But what struck me most was all the things that were the same. The people there have the same priorities and ambitions that I have for myself, my family & for my own children. The DITB mission helps them to pursue those dreams by taking care of one thing that would otherwise occupy much of their time and attention: access to clean water.

Drop's commitment to bringing water and thereby education to rural Uganda and South Sudan has been amazing to watch grow.

Low overhead, the money goes where it should. And the simplicity of their operation is their strength. Clean water leads to female empowerment. It's ever so simple and ever so effective.

Now more than ever, we need to band together and think and act beyond our own borders, which is why I cannot say enough about Drop in the Bucket. Drop in the Bucket not only afforded me the opportunity to make a difference by bringing clean water to communities in need, it made it so easy to get involved! I’m encouraging all of my friends and family to do the same. Clean water can change the world, I’m so grateful to DITB for helping me be the change I want to see in the world.

Since forming in 2006, Drop in the Bucket (DROP) has completed more than 360 well projects. DROP continues to create innovative projects and programs to further empower communities in Uganda and South Sudan. Although many people consider DROP a water charity, their work is centered around giving children access to clean water as a vehicle toward education and empowerment. DROP provides communities with the necessary tools to ensure projects remain sustainable, while also giving them opportunities for economic freedom.
I know that when I donate to DROP, the funds are well spent on programs that address the most pressing needs of communities in Uganda and South Sudan. They pride themselves on sustainable, long lasting, and human centered projects and programs. In a world with many nonprofits to choose from, I know that DROP is a worthwhile investment and every dollar I share helps to make the world a better place.

My husband and I are very particular about non-profits and research them endlessly to make sure they do what they say they are going to do, their hearts are in the right place and the money actually goes to good use!

Drop in the Bucket.... Ticks EVERY checkbox and MORE! This non-profit is making such a huge difference and we feel absolutely amazing about donating money with the knowledge it is truly changing lives. From the wells in the sub-saharan Africa to sanitation to education to helping young girls discover that they can have a life.... This is the stuff that shapes the future.

It feels like... don't over think this stuff. If girls are not carrying buckets of water day after day after day... they can actually go to school. Get an education. Grow up and change the world.

Do the basics. Help set people up for success and to sustain a positive upwards growth and .... Yeah. This is the right way to do it!

If I could give them a hundred stars instead of five stars... I would.

I've heard about Drop In The Bucket from several friends and co-workers, but until recently haven't had the opportunity to work with the organization. I was introduced more formerly recently, and was immediately struck by more than just the dedication and vision of their team. In a day and age where we hear more and more about isolating from other parts of the world, DITB shows what a huge difference we can make by offering the most basic elements to those who need our help the most. Since working with Drop In The Bucket, I feel a greater connection as a citizen of the world - and as much as Drop In The Bucket is helping shape lives halfway around the globe, they are shaping my life here at home. I look forward to working more with them in the future!

This nonprofit is an entity that goes above & beyond it’s main purpose. The drive to help provide water has led them to be involved in much greater ways. They have a genuine intent of contributing to the evolution of the local people and all they entail. I full-heartedly support & greatly admire the heart and intelligence of the those who lead Drop in The Bucket. An example to many.

This is a fantastic group doing great work building water/sanitation systems in schools and ensuring their long term operation though community engagement and self sustaining local economic development.

The folks behind it are incredibly smart, creative, diligent and operate with a exceptional level of humility, ethics and respect for the communities they're serving. I know that my donations are well spent on delivering on the mission.

Highly recommended!

Drop in the Bucket is one of the best charities I’ve ever come across. They not only provide wells to communities that need them and educate communities on gender equality, but they also work in ways that are incredibly respectful of the communities they work with. They hire locally whenever possible and work extremely hard to make sure the gifts they give are not just handouts but empower the people they work with to create the best lives possible. They are transparent in all their workings and where donation money goes. One of their founders is also on the ground working and building trust almost half the year every year, which to me is a great example of how much they actually care about their cause and the people they help. They also soundly reject any exploitative views of African people, such as the “starving African child” trope which serves to disempower people and allow donors to “clear their conscience” with money. There is really nothing but great things to say about this charity, honestly it’s just really refreshing to see a charity so clearly dedicated to the physical/emotional health of the communities they work with and the ethics of running a good charity.

DITB is an organization that has positively impacted thousands of lives with much-needed water, sanitation and educational services in Africa. They're a top notch charity with integrity, efficiency and pure intention. I could not recommend them highly enough- either to get involved as a volunteer or to donate to a worthy cause where you know every dollar will go towards truly helping another person in need.

DROP in the Bucket, its committed founders and supporters bring hope and access to opportunity in the villages they so lovingly serve. The work is monumentally difficult and they perform with such grace and positivity. By building water wells to access clean water, Drop nourishes the villages, reduces disease and teaches life-changing skills in hygiene and personal care. the mission is pure and their deeply impactful results speak for themselves. DROP is essential on all levels in the developing world.

Drop in the Bucket is run by a team of amazing people who have turned the question of 'Why can't people of sub-Saharan Africa have access to clean water?" into a results driven charity that has been providing clean water to remote villages and schools. Lead by John and Stacey, Drop in The Bucket has given many communities access to clean water so they can focus on education and health and at the same time has empowered those communities to own and run their clean water system with pride.

Transparency and communications of how my donations are being spent and the good that is being created - these are the top two reasons I love Drop. They have a dedicated team that cares about what, who and how they are helping. I've been a donor for over 10 yrs now and am not going anywhere. I love doing good one drop at a time.

This is a boots on the ground non profit doing necessary work in sub-Saharan Africa. They are not affiliated with any religious organization or business, instead created by a group of caring and concerned producers who have now dedicated their lives (and part of the year) to living and overseeing the work the organization does in Uganda and South Sudan. They employ locals, empower the community, and teach sanitation along with providing clean water. They are also focused on helping keep girls in school. I have volunteered with this organization helping to raise funds, and I donate my money to this organization.

I've worked in nonprofits for over 20 years and Drop in the Bucket is the most efficient and effective charity I've seen. Because they are 100% mission focused and dedicated to finding the best solutions for as many lives as they can affect, there's no waste. If it doesn't work, they don't do it. If there's no money, they find it or they don't do it. If there's a need and they are in a position to help, they do it. In my opinion, this should be the defining characteristics of of any charitable organization, but it's rarely the case. Whatever you can do to support Drop in the Bucket will go further and more directly than almost any other organization engaged in the work they're doing.

I highly recommend supporting Drop in the Bucket. As a long time employee of a non profit that has collaborated with them on dozens of water and sanitation projects in Uganda and South Sudan, I can attest to the dedication and impact of their work.

We are currently working with them to help support new wells for the Palabek Refugee Settlement in Northern Uganda. Every day, between 2,000 and 4,000 people cross the border from South Sudan to Uganda seeking nothing more than survival. Drop in the Bucket has teams perfectly positioned to help with the crisis.

Drop in the Bucket continues to be a valuable partner to us and we hope to continue including them in our program for many years to come!

I was drawn to Drop in the Bucket because of their genuine, no-nonsense grassroots approach to getting relief to the people that need it most. It's a small but mighty non-denominational charity that really changes people's lives and why I wholeheartedly support their efforts. Great people, dedicated staff and clearly getting the intended results of their campaigns. Drop is a win.

As a repeated donor to Drop In The Bucket I am amazed at the work they do in Uganda and South Sudan. They are a transparent charity who have the steps in place to not only solve an immediate, deadly problem, but to also help the village(s) uplift themselves by various practices that allow for more of the youth to receive education.
Numerous water wells they have built have been active in communities for over a decade, providing clean, safe drinking water for generations .
I am proud to call myself a supporter of DROP.

When I walked into a café in Los Angeles anxiously anticipating a job interview with the President and Co-Founder of Drop in the Bucket, I did not know that moment would highlight Drop in the Bucket’s personality and mission. I was welcomed in to the non-profit casually and excitedly, as what defined the rest of my time there. We talked for a few hours about DROP and my potential role within the organization. Somehow, every sentence phrased dictated that the work DROP does in East Africa is vital for communities in need, and yet, also not needed, because the people they help are these amazing, vivacious, and innovative doers. Yes, many individuals in rural Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan do not have clean running water, which affects their ability to stay healthy and become educated due to demanding and strenuous hours walking to get water that is oftentimes dirty from hand-dug wells. And yes, these people deserve the basic human rights of clean water and an education. But, the people DROP works with are not these swollen-belly, hands-out-begging-for-money type of people we should pity. DROP helps East African people because they are just like everyone else in the world and they deserve what we all deserve. Through the language DROP uses and the actual work done on the ground, DROP is trying to change the perception of Africa, bring awareness to everyone about the ongoing crisis, provide people with their deserved rights of clean water and education, and thus, make the world a better place.

DROP’s tireless efforts to raise money and to implement innovative solutions to the water crisis in East Africa are not without intelligent thinking and creative partnerships between people. DROP works directly with communities and schools asking what best works for each individual site, rather than taking a top-down, “this is what they all need” approach. Communities even have to set up savings organizations in which they learn about finances and loans, before DROP drills wells. This then translates into a long-term solution. Communities now have their own savings, in which they can repair wells when they inevitably break, hire people directly from their area, and even allow people the opportunities to start small business ventures, circling around to having complete self-sustainment. DROP uses this beautiful and necessary method of self-sustainment, which all non-profits should be doing. Drop in the Bucket is an organization that truly strives to help people who deserve everything we all deserve in this world.

I read reviews when I want to support a cause based organization, largely because I want to make sure my hard earned dollars are actually being used in the way I intend. This is funny to me, because I realize that although I read reviews all the time, I seldom take the time to write them. I do here realize now that my review could actually be read by someone like myself, who just wants to do a little more research. For this reason, I'm going to take that extra time to post this, because it's important. Drop In the Bucket is as authentic as it gets and is most worthy of all our support.

Drop In The Bucket is a well run organization with multiple, urgency based, result oriented projects, on the ground and operating at a superior level of efficiency. I found this is due to a combination of effective management, dedicated staffing, organized volunteers and most importantly - no "institutional drain" on funds. These people are boots on the ground and working directly in the field bringing immediate relief and educational support with an eye to implement long term results. It is truly grassroots at it's best and that is where I want to put my donations, In hands I trust will take the money to the field and not to some fancy dinner. I think if you take a deeper look you will see exactly what I mean.

I couldn't be happier to donate what I can here and encourage others to do the same.

Five Stars all the way.

I have been working with Drop in the Bucket for a couple years now and have found them to be an organization of genuine and hard working individuals. Their passion and strong desire to make an impact is evident. They are grassroots, have little overhead costs, and spend much of their time with the people, rather than just throwing 'aid' their way. They have full teams of locals in Uganda and South Sudan to do work, which is just a wonderful side-benefit and indicative of what they stand for. Money goes directly to the cause and I would sooner call them a partner and friend than anything else.

I work with an organization that educates students in the US about the global water crisis and inspires them to take action. Drop in the Bucket has been a fantastic partner in providing potential projects for our youth to support. The photos, information and follow up from Drop has been crucial in helping US youth see that they truly can change the world, One drop at a time!

I am the Coordinator of the Community Service Program at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut. Last year, one of our eleventh graders gave a presentation to our upper school students on the Drop in the Bucket program as it relates to their collaborative efforts with Us International. Based on this presentation our school dedicated the proceeds from it's yearly upper school concert, "Harmony for the Homeless" to Us International (approximately $6,000) to help build wells in Africa. We are very pleased with this relationship and the end result of seeing our dollars helping students in other countries less fortunate than our own.

Drop in the Bucket is the real deal. It's such a nice feeling to know that when I donate, my money goes directly to the cause. Drop in the Bucket is THE example of a "grassroots" nonprofit organization. Everything is in house, they raise the money and dig the wells. (with a lot of details in between)
They run their business with transparency, integrity, compassion and purpose.
It has been a pleasure watching this organization grow and I am excited to see how big it can become.
They understand that People & Planet come before profit. I am a lifetime supporter of Drop in the Bucket.

I am an educator, and I often take for granted the most basic things our children have here in America (even in low SES areas). Drop in the Bucket is a fabulous organization aiming to bring basic needs to all children. What could be a more noble goal? I hope that I can one day become more of an active part and go help these children achieve all their dreams and goals!

I'm a donor and a volunteer with Drop in the Bucket. I believe whole heartedly in their mission, values, and execution. They consistently prove to me that all their efforts are focused on making the greatest impact and saving lives. I will continue to do all I can to support their endeavors and encourage others to do the same.

I admire the work that this organization does. I would love to work with them, but for now I will continue to support this organization

They are doing incredible work!! I admire their passion, dedication, and perseverance to change the world. They are wonderful people working to create wonderful positive change!!

This organization does amazing, life saving work bringing water to areas of need in sub-Saharan Africa. Having clean water and improved sanitation allows many girls to return to school and get an education. As a believer in the Girl Effect, I'm a big fan of this organization.

DITB is a terrific organization run by terrific people. A pleasure.

We really admire this organization and the wonderful and passionate people that are dedicated to it. We feel confident that the contributions we have made and the related events we have attended are helping those in need.

This non profit does great things in South Sudan and Uganda by providing clean water and sanitary toilets for the people. Stacey Travis one of the founders does the ground work herself making sure all money donated is spent on wells and toilets with very little on administration. her husband, John spends countless hours maintaining the web sight, making speaking engagements and coordinating fund raisers. The children in these countries now have clean water and toilets at their schools but there is much more to be done. they are dedicated to making a better life for the people of these two countries. It is not easy especially because South Sudan is in a lot of turmoil with a lot of unrest and fighting. But Drop in the Bucket is determined to continue their great work for the people.

This organization has achieved challenging goals and should be supported and promoted to continue its worthwhile efforts.

Drop in the Bucket is a clean water charity that focuses much of it's efforts in Uganda and South Sudan. There is very little overhead, with most of the administrative work coming from extremely dedicated volunteers. You can be confident that any money given to DitB will actually go to providing clean water and sanitation to schools and communities -- and the change that will bring to people's lives will be significant, tangible, and expand outward as they, too, improve the lives of others. What's more, DitB is careful to make sure that the partner schools and communities are deeply involved in the building and maintenance of the wells and facilities so that they are invested and empowered.

Innovative in action
Prompt in description
Have promising pictures

The most powerful thing we can do for Africa is to educate its people. But first they need the basic necessities of life. Drop in the bucket does both by bringing life-saving water to communities and schools. I organized a local group to fund the building of a well in Uganda though Drop in the Bucket. It was such a positive experience that I continue to make personal monthly contributions. I cannot overstate how impressed I have been with the accomplishments and dedication of this small organization. I consider it the best possible use of my money. This work is truly a labor of love.

Drop in the Bucket is the most outstanding non-profit organization I have ever encountered. The Director, Stacey Travis, is passionate about the cause, compassionate beyond belief, and a very careful steward of the organization's resources. I had the good fortune to witness Drop's outstanding results first-hand in Uganda in July, 2014, and I was utterly impressed. They have helped so many people, especially children, with the most basic need of human existence: water. Thank you, Drop in the Bucket, for your tireless efforts to solving this critical need!

I'm always amazed by the efficacy of Drop in the Bucket's work and the commitment of its founders and volunteers. It's truly an outstanding example of how a small group of people with vision, knowledge, and the ability to understand a complex problem can come up with real world solutions and make a tangible impact.

Drop in the Bucket is my favorite charity to GIVE my time and money to. They are a boutique organization and are VERY HANDS ON (read: they know exactly where every dollar gets spent - which I appreciate.) With a focus and commitment to water wells and sanitation projects, I feel good giving to an org that is making a huge impact on entire communities. Personally, I also appreciate that their specific focus drastically improves the quality of life for the young girls in those communities.

Drop in the Bucket is an incredible organization, founded by a small group of people who cared so much they didn't want to just be donors themselves - they wanted to take action and make a difference. This, years later, still shows through on every level. Working with bottomless energy to provide clean water and sanitation systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as their ability to steadily grow into new regions, proves that this group of people who work tirelessly and to whom this non-profit has become their way of life, are one of the most inspiring and effective I have encountered.

H2O for Life and Drop in the Bucket have been collaborating on WASH in Schools projects for the past 4 years. Drop in the Bucket is doing amazing work in sub-Saharan Africa. The mission of H2O for Life is to engage youth to learn about the global water crisis. Drop in the Bucket has been our “go-to” organization for compelling photos, information and stories that are essential for our service-learning projects. When we suggest developing country school projects for US school partners, Drop in the Bucket is on the top of our list. Our schools then go into action to raise funds to support water, sanitation and hygiene education implemented by Drop in the Bucket. They are reliable, develop sustainable projects and deliver reports on time, but more importantly, are doing great work at schools that is changing lives.

Drop in the Bucket, to me represents something so much more than just a metaphor. Starting out small, Drop has really evolved into one of the more effective teams working directly with the people and students living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Drop in the Bucket sees first hand what is needed and Find a way to solve problems effectively. Drop operates under the radar of some larger water charities but at the forefront of change and positive impact.

Great organization that works tirelessly to provide clean water in Africa. First became aware of them through one of their spokespersons Henry Rollins. They keep growing and putting the spotlight on a huge problem, the lack of clean water and the grueling task for girls and women responsible to walk to and from the wells. I will always be a supporter and do my little part and help the way i can to better the situation in Africa.

This is an amazing cause I can stand behind. They are providing Water a basic necessity to life with proper sanitation to those that desperately need it. Education to empower their minds and water to fuel their lives. So many of societies take these necessities for granted and DITB is paying attention to those who don't. Bravo!!

A few years ago, I traveled to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania with Drop in the Bucket, and had the opportunity to observe their work first hand. Many of my friends and I have questioned how our money is spent once we donate it to various organizations, but I have no such concern with DITB. I saw it myself, and all of their donations go to their projects of changing/saving lives by installing sanitation systems and water wells in Africa. Also, DITB is a hands-on operation. Stacey Travis, the co- founder, spends approximately 6-months a year in Uganda, personally supervising projects, scouting new locations, developing relationships, and improving DITB projects. Their mission is important, and they have so far installed hundreds of wells and sanitation systems, but intentions are meaningless without
meaningful application, and DITB uses their time and resources to the benefit of the people they serve
100%.

Drop In The Bucket is one of the most inspirational water charities I have had the opportunity to interact with. They do so much more than provide clean water - they change lives through building wells and sanitation systems, micro-loans, and implementing girl's clubs to empower females. The organization does an excellent job of looking at the big picture and then figuring out local ways to implement sustainable and long-term change. The best part is that I know exactly where my donation is going. Drop in the Bucket wants to keep their donors in the loop and keep them connected to what is happening, and they do so through yearly newsletters, recent photos, and real stories. There is no doubt in my mind that what they are doing has a positive and influential impact on children's lives.

I believe that water is a fundamental human right for every being on this planet. I have come across many organizations that help do this and I am so glad I found Drop in the Bucket. They have such a precise execution program that leaves no loop holes. Eliminating water issues region by region. I have enjoyed seeing the photographs of the schools in which we have raised enough money for a water well. I think that is the best part is having an organization that is so transparent and you know with all your heart that the money is being put in for good use and the hard work of raising money provides concrete results. The staff is readily available if anyone has questions or concerns, and have also made time to speak at my fundraising events. I am not sure you can find another organization that is all around wonderful in every level. Keep up the great work!

A great charity that has done amazing work. They have done a tremendous amount of work in bringing clean water and even more importantly water education to Africa. They help remote areas get clean water, keep the wells clean and many of their wells are setup near schools.

As a volunteer writer, I have been helping Drop In The Bucket build water wells and sanitation systems to benefit the children of Sub-Saharan Africa. Of all the volunteer work I have done, this has been the most inspiring and rewarding. The children in this region have suffered through years of conflict and deprivation. They want to attend school so they can build a better future for themselves and their families. The lack of nearby clean water and sanitation means that they either spend part of the school day hiking and carrying heavy containers of water or, in many cases, they must remain home because of illness related to unsanitary water sources. Drop In The Bucket has helped thousands of these children by providing fresh water and sanitary toilet facilities right at their schools, enabling the kids, their families and the surrounding communities to enjoy the benefits we take for granted. The organization works directly on-site with the beneficiaries to be sure they are involved in the process at every step. Sustainability is emphasized through the establishment of local water councils and an innovative savings and loan program. These people are extremely dedicated and committed to helping the children of Africa stay healthy and realize their dreams.