Drop in The Bucket

I’m so impressed with the work Drop in The Bucket is doing. They help entire communities with access to clean water and resources to keep things running for the long term. It’s amazing to see how clean water can completely change lives, and you can tell they really care about making a lasting impact. Supporting this charity feels like a way to be part of something truly meaningful.

Drop in the Bucket is an extraordinary nonprofit organization making a real and lasting impact. Their mission to provide access to clean water and sanitation is carried out with incredible dedication and transparency. By empowering communities through sustainable solutions, they don't just install wells—they create opportunities for education, health, and economic growth. Their commitment to involving local communities in every step ensures that the changes they bring are meaningful and long-lasting. Supporting Drop in the Bucket means being part of a mission that transforms lives in the most fundamental way. Highly recommended!

Drop in the Bucket’s projects don’t just provide clean water—they open doors to education. When students, particularly girls, don’t have to spend hours collecting water, they can go to school and pursue their dreams. Drop in the Bucket is making this possible, one well at a time.

Drop in the Bucket is an incredibly worthy charity that's saving lives on a daily basis in Africa. I'm proud to be a donor and supporter of an organization that is truly making the world a better place. Their founders are committed to bringing clean water and sanitation to East Africa and work tirelessly to deliver real and lasting changes to some of the most under resourced communities. Keep up the great work Stacey, John and team. You are all amazing and changing the world for the better!

DITB gets very important work done. Not only do they meet a core need of the people they serve and work with, they do it in a way that addresses the root causes of the issues and maximizes the effect of every dollar donated. I give to this nonprofit every chance I get. I know the money will be used efficiently and that many people will benefit.

Drop in the Bucket is an incredible nonprofit and their work transforms these communities. They effectively reducing disease by providing clean drinking water. And this has additional impact by helping families and children have richer and more full lives. I’m inspired by their dedication and results.

Drop in the Bucket is doing essential work by empowering women and girls. With access to clean water,
girls can attend school rather than spend hours collecting water, and women can focus on economic
opportunities. Their work is changing lives and giving women the chance to thrive.

What excites me about Drop in the Bucket is their relentless focus on empowerment—not the kind that dazzles for a moment and vanishes, but something designed to linger, to last. They embed themselves within communities, rolling up their sleeves to build water and sanitation projects that won’t just fade into the dust. Their approach is deeply, almost stubbornly holistic; they’re not there to patch up a problem and disappear. Instead, they’re crafting solutions that will not merely sustain but will fortify communities, giving them the tools to endure, to thrive, and to flourish over generations.

What impresses me most about Drop in the Bucket is their clear vision for the future. They understand
that access to clean water is just the first step toward sustainable development. Their work addresses
the root causes of poverty and equips communities with the skills to manage their own resources.

Drop in the Bucket is a non profit offering a practical solution to the urgent need for clean water and the necessity for more girls to get a proper education. By combining the drilling of sustainable wells and offering sanitation to schools, the girls are freed up from water carrying and enabled to attend school.
Clean drinking water is essential but so many people have no opportunity to obtain it. As with education, clean water is taken for granted in the UK. I am glad to be able to help to offer this opportunity to others in dire need .

I'm proud to be a donor Drop in the Bucket. I've known one of the founders since we were both teenagers in London in the '80s, and what impresses me about the project is that it isn't just about providing water, but about providing water so that children (especially girls) can go to school, and get an education that will allow them to make informed decisions about how to improve their situation. I can't praise the work they do enough, or how they organise the work carried out.

I am proud to be a Drop in the Bucket donor. These guys are doing incredible work not least in Uganda, where they have provided many wells for the benefit of communities across the country. Great work all - keep it up!

DROP IN THE BUCKET is an excellent non profit saving the world !!

Having been to Africa to see the starving in the flesh and all around me, I’ve found this charity to be wonderful and a great place for not only my money, but also for my own personal fulfillment. I’m far from rich, but I do my best to help wherever I can whenever I’m able.

I’m a donor to Drop in The Bucket because I love everything this phenomenal non-profit stands for. Such a wonderful team of people doing amazing work, year after year. Supporting DITB is a no brainer!

Found out about Drop early and have watched them grow from “we should do something", to, "we could do something", to one of the most effective charities I've seen.

Seldom do you see a group efficiently solve real world problems like Drop has done. Their dedication has not waivered and never have they put ego above action.

Clean Drinkable Water - The most humane thing we can do for the least of us is provide access to clean drinkable water. Nothing else matters more for human life. This non-profit is run by great ethical people who deserve our support over many years. The work that they do is life-changing.

Drop In The Bucket is AMAZING. Their boots on the ground dedication to the work they do, and the village communities they educate, train, and help transform through the digging of wells -- delivering healthy and clean water and Sub-Saharan Africa -- is truly remarkable and inspiring. This is NECESSARY AND LIFE SAVING WORK, worthy of your support!!!

Drop in the Bucket is an incredible nonprofit, clearly putting action before words (although they are phenomenal about putting real stories, and the real people involved, front and center too!) The work they do is so incredibly important, and their ability to create community - both the communities being helped in Africa, and around those communities the US and abroad - speaks to their passion and the foundational intent behind the organization. Any donations made to this group will go directly towards the work being done.

Drop in The Bucket is my favorite nonprofit. They go beyond the main cause of providing water, and truly have the best interest of the people of Uganda at heart. They've been established for years and do such fantastic work.

I first found out about Drop In The Bucket when I was asked to produce some graphics for them early on. The more I learned about their goal, the happier I was to volunteer my time. As I've checked in from time to time, I see them expanding their mission, and marvel at the time, energy and heart they put into it. I can't express too strongly my humble admiration for the founders and their dedication to raising the standard of living of strangers on the other side of the world.

Water Is Life! I heard this celebrated by the amazing children, teachers, and community members within several schools and villages that we visited throughout Uganda. Many thanks to John and Stacey Travis and the Drop in The Bucket crew for making this experience happen for my family. We witnessed firsthand the power of such a small act of drilling sustainable water well and the immense impact it creates not only on the school children but the community at large. Clean water and good sanitation improve health, empowers education, and creates small epicenters that thrive. Very humbling experience for the Cirinos. It was a long trek, but we managed to get to see the true beauty of Uganda and the people.

An amazing non-profit, run by dedicated people who are actually making an impact.

Drop in the Bucket is more than a charity, it is a village, a family. It is not only about creating clean, drinking water for villages in Africa, but building those wells near schools to enable young girls to receive an education. I am inspired by their message and their celebration of culture, health and community.

One of the absolute best non-profits out there. I'm in awe of what they have achieved, the ground they have covered and the impact they have had on so many lives is awe-inspiring.

The money goes to projects not he ground, not overhead or crazy salaries.

There are not many actual nonprofits that can truly say they are changing the world on a daily basis. Drop in the bucket is one of them that can. The work they do to provide a basic human right of clean drinking water is vital to saving / changing the world and is something that we in the west take for granted. The work they do is life saving and integral to the world. I’ve been a supporter from the moment I learned about DITB as it something even on a compassionate and human level that must happen. I truly believe they are doing the most important and beautiful work and they have my full support, others should follow their example for the life of this planet and our who live on it.

When John and Stacey first contacted me about Drop in the Bucket nearly 20 years ago I was impressed by their vision and their inovotive ideas. Watching this charity deliver, and expand, it's vision over the last twenty years has been wonderful to watch. Seeing their impact on the communities they work in, and their empowerment of the disadvantaged is joyful.
So worthy of your support.

Drop in the Bucket is such a phenomenal nonprofit. Honest, genuine people who really CARE and do such amazing work and have been for years. This is such an important cause. Cannot say enough positive words about Drop!!

Drop in the Bucket holds a special place in my heart forever! I was one of the original founding members and it was one of the best experiences in my life to date.

Back in 2006, one of my dearest friends had a vision and it is incredible what it has become 16 years later. DITB has proudly stayed true to its mission and helped tens of thousands of people in Uganda/South Sudan and surrounding areas by providing clean water, sanitation and education. The original goal was just clean water wells, but that changed quickly. Once they were working on the ground in Africa it was obvious that clean water without proper sanitation was still an issue, so they began to build toilets and sinks, along with water wells directly on school properties. This led to the Girls/Women having the opportunity to get an education vs. walking miles each day carrying dirty water on their heads. Life changing!

It has been absolutely amazing to see how this grew from 1 well to hundreds! I truly believe one of the most special things about DITB is the amount of time they spend on the ground in Africa. They have a large team there, and the Director spends half her year living there and overseeing every project. That is rare when it comes to a Non Profit! They have empowered Women with education, micro-loans, and the support that they need to be safe, healthy, and successful. These are people whose lives have gone from suffering to thriving because of the help they have received through this Non Profit. Many of us in the US have now experienced what it is like to live through droughts, but I truly feel we do not understand in America just how precious clean water is, we cannot live without it. Drop in the Bucket has given life through the work they have done and I will always be a supporter!

Drop in the Bucket is doing incredible work and easily one of the best charities I know. We had a chance to see in person some of the wells they've drilled and communities they have helped. In those communities there is a saying: 'Water is life'. Without the work that Drop is doing, life there would be incredibly different. It's hard to overstate how important access to clean water is and how much it changes the lives of everyone in the community.

Drop has made doing something good and right simple. Help others get clean water.

Owned by some incredible philanthropist. Genuine, dedicated, intelligent, the biggest hearts. Living behind their intention to help. Accomplished and need the support to continue their mission.

I had the pleasure of meeting the founders and working with them for a fundraiser I hosted a few years ago and was blown away by their devotion to helping people. I deeply admire them for all the work that they are doing to help build wells and sanitation systems in Africa which in turn allow women to attend school and get an education. The things we take for granted, like clean water, make a huge difference for people in struggling nations and I am so happy that there is someone like them on the frontlines doing something positive about it.

I have had the pleasure to be involved with Drop in the Bucket for approximately 10 years. I originally learned of DROP from my CEO who was himself looking for an organization doing work similar to DROP that he was aligned with, he believed in the work they were doing and he could ensure his donations were actually having an impact on the ground and not being diluted due to excessive overhead. He actually flew out to meet with John and Stacey, he met with them to ensure his money would be well spent and that was clearly the case.

Since then I have had been able to work directly with the DROP team and been able to see their work first hand, visiting a number of the schools where wells have been placed, spoke with the community leaders, teachers and most importantly the children and families who have been impacted by the work DROP is doing. They are having a real and life changing impact on hundreds of people in each village they help whether it is through Wells & Sanitation; Girls Education or work with the communities on the Village Savings & Loan programs to sustain the wells.

DROP is an amazing, dedicated and thoughtful organization where anyone can feel confident that there money is being used wisely to have the greatest impact on the people they serve. I couldn't say enough about the organization or give them enough stars to communicate how passionately I believe in this organization.

Drop does amazing work and I've enjoyed following their journey over the last couple of years.
I've given to many non-profits over the years but there are few that actually feel as impactful per dollar donated. Small, tight, and focused. Instead of large with huge overhead to cover.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.