I've worked in the sector for 17 years as everything from well driller to operations director to communications director. I got to personally see The Water Project's work in Kenya and it was the most transformative work I've ever seen. It was everything everyone in the water sector says they are in terms of improving economy, agriculture, hygiene, environment, livestock, etc. few water projects really do impact all these areas but this TWP work was.
We have been involved with the Water Project for many years. Water is something we often take for granted and it’s hard to imagine it not being easily accessible. In August 2023 we had the opportunity to travel to Kenya where we were able to visit a completed project and also be on site as a new water source was successfully drilled. We have seen first hand the powerful impact the Water Project has in Kenya. They have already massively increased access for many people. This not only provides students and communities with drinking water but decreases illnesses and decreases the time individuals have to use to access clean water. This increases time the students can be in school and continue their valuable education. We have been particularly impressed with the creativity the organization uses to provide clean water sources whether it be protecting a spring, using a borehole, or building a new dam. Once a project is completed they continue to monitor it to ensure continued access. On the administrative side Tess is very responsive and keeps us updated on projects and giving opportunities. We get frequent updates on projects we have been involved in. We highly recommend becoming involved with the Water Project. It has been a blessing in our lives.
I have been involved with The Water Project for about six years, each year supporting a school or community by financing a clean water project. Picking a project that was relatable to me and receiving pictures and updates from the project made this a very personal experience. This was particularly true as I got know Tess who invited myself and my family to come to Kenya to visit one of the schools that we had sponsored. What an amazing time we had meeting the students and teachers! My grandchildren played soccer and volleyball with the students and we all tried out the new water system. At a second school we watched as they hit water. The Water Project offers a unique experience for each of their donors and they have become an important part of our lives.
Ever since discovering the Water Project on Charity Navigator, I have been blown away by my
experience of the people and projects involved in the Water Project. The need for clean reliable
sources of water in rural communities in Kenya is nothing new to me. I was born in Kenya and
as a teenager in the 1960’s I would occasionally join my father, a physician, on his monthly
visits into the countryside where he would hold rural clinics. I witnessed first-hand the struggles
people faced with water-borne diseases. One of the most common health issues was chronic
dysentery. Lack of access to clean water and limited knowledge of sound sanitary practices
made this disease a part of life. Sadly not much has changed over the years.
Then along came the Water Project with a vision to battle these conditions and bring clean
water and hygiene education to these often remote villages and schools. I have noted their
competence in water source design and execution and, importantly, ongoing maintenance.
The Water Project also provides information on each specific project on an easy-to-navigate
website, with progress reports and plenty of visibility and transparency. They follow up with
personal impact reports from time to time. Every encounter with their staff has been warm and
welcoming.
It is with great sense of pride that I am able to make a humble contribution to this excellent
organization, both monthly in support of their commitment to maintaining their wells and other
water sources, and also to further the funding of specific projects.
The Water Project is an exceptional organization that truly values accountability, transparency, and sustainability. As a donor, I am thrilled to receive stories and photos of the people impacted by my gift and this organization. The Water Project is truly making advances in the WASH sector, and improving the lives of thousands of people living in sub-Saharan Africa. Thank you!
Our family traveled to see this work in action after donating for many years. Seeing communities come together and share ownership of these life-giving water sources is evidence of how well The Water Project partners with local leaders and villagers to bring about real change.
Our school has been working with The Water Project for 10+ years. Each year the fifth graders create a fundraiser after learning about the world water crisis. Before our main fundraiser, we meet virtually with Maggie who explains exactly what The Water Project does and how our fundraiser directly helps others. Maggie patiently answers all the questions the students have, and they leave the meeting feeling excited and ready to make an impact.
When we have finished raising money, the students are able to choose a project site(s) where their money raised will help bring clean water access to those in need. We then check the progress of the project.
Our fundraiser is a highlight for the students. They work hard to raise as much money as possible, and they can directly see how they are able to help others. Each fall when we gear up to launch the fundraiser, we check on past projects. There is always a recent update, and the older students in the school love seeing "their projects" still have a positive impact on the communities they hoped to help.
My name is Heather Helle and I am the elementary music teacher at Scott City Elementary. The Water Project has been an excellent organization for our K-12 school district to work with. We started in January 2024 working with them. We are wanting to help build a well in Africa for a local school/community. The organization has been very professional and super easy to work with and speak with. I am very happy we chose them and highly recommend them to anyone/group looking to do something like this.
My twin brother, Jay, died at 18 months. As an adult I began to search for a way to remember and honor his life. After significant research, I selected The Water Project. It had a sterling reputation as a dependable, honest not-for-profit and over the two decades that my wife and I have made contributions they have demonstrated that to us. By ensuring clean water The Water Project dramatically impacts the lives of children, like Jay, as well as adults. It's work has enriched our life and honored Jay.
Fahy and Mary Ann Mullaney
I have collaborated with The Water Project for over 15 years and have seen them grow and develop into an excellent humanitarian organization.
Especially in Kenya, their water projects have immense significance and have helped tens of thousands of people achieve a completely transformed life. They take action where it is needed the most and for the most vulnerable individuals.
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We have collaborated with The Water Project (TWP) for several years. TWP has been a great source of inspiration for us and we have supported 12-15 projects. I have visited their headquarters and met some of the leaders of the organization. Very serious, goal-oriented people with a sincere heart to help people in need. We always get good feedback from TWP. The Water Promise shows that TWP does not just do a water project and then leaves a village to its own when problems arise. TWP undertakes to maintain a water point for at least five years. We will continue to support TWP. I really can recommend TWP. Lennart Pedersen, Chairman, and Co-founder of Scandinavians for life.
I learned about them through a soccer live stream and never expected my donation would go so far and actually do so much good. Supporting access to water is a no brainer and The Water Project truly delivers on what they say they're going to do. It feels really good to see how far my money went to alleviate the situations of so many. I highly recommend donating to this cause.
Over 10 years ago I read a book, A Long Walk to Water, which inspired me to find an organization to support that was doing water projects in 3rd world countries. I have an accounting background so when I came upon TWP I thouroughly researched their financials and found them to be financially sound and saw they were putting donations to work directly instead of building up big reserves of cash like many non profits. They are a joy to work with and I am so thankful to be a part of the legacy of clean water they have and continue to leave behind. So many people are touched and communities transformed with access to clean, safe water.
Who can deny the transformative power of clean and safe water? The Water Project continues to stand out in its commitment to providing clean and safe water in rural communities across three African countries, namely Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. Where people, in some cases, had to walk long distances in search of water. Through the work of The Water Project, many community members in the areas where they are implementing sustainable water points no longer have to walk long distances in search of clean water. The Water Project also provides unmatchable operation and maintenance support to all the water points they have implemented and quarterly functionality monitoring to ensure the sustainability of all its water points.
The Water Project is a wonderful organization. All staff I have worked with have been kind, courteous, and professional. One of the best parts of donating to them, was seeing the status updates of the project that the money went to. A rewarding experience to say the least.
My church collaborative collaborated with The Water Project in 2023 for our Lenten campaign to provide water for the Elwakana Community in Kenya. This was an excellent experience from start to finish. We were able to identify a specific project to support and once funded receieved tremendous follow up on progress we could share with our parishioners. We can strongly recommend The Water Project as a partner.
I have been connected to The Water Project in one way or another since its beginning. I served on the Board of Directors and was a member of the staff. And I am proud to say that! The Water Project goes to extremes to make sure there is complete transparency regarding work completed, actual results, and the costs to do it all. The highest concern of the organization and everyone involved is helping those in need. Every day. With all that they have. I am thrilled to still be connected to much of the staff, and a supporter of their work.
The Water Project is a leader through its radical transparency. I was able to see the progress of the community well I supported from start to finish. And they even published an update a year later to show how the well is helping people. I know that it will last for a long time too, because they show the functionality updates right on the website page for the project.
I’m the current Chair for the Board of Directors of The Water Project and I have had the honor to visit on a few occasions the work in Africa this organization is doing for those needlessly suffering from a lack of clean water and proper sanitation. The level of expertise and precision by which this organization secures funding, formulates in field execution and maximizes every single dollar generated for ultimate returns on investment is both impressive and inspiring to those of us that have the privilege to see what really goes on behind the scenes and on the frontlines. The ongoing accomplishments and future plans of the organization are only reviled by the overwhelming and sincere gratitude expressed by those people and communities impacted by the work it’s doing in Africa. Together we are truly changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and allowing them to thrive in an otherwise very difficult environment to live one’s life. Our work will afford generations to come with life giving clean water and all the unimaginable benefits that basic human right enables. Thanks to everyone who has in the past, continues today and will someday soon in the future support The Water Project with your generosity.
The Water Project has given me an opportunity to help THOUSANDS of people gain access to clean drinking water. Very few pursuits are more noble than providing the less fortunate with a basic necessity for life.
The Water Project is a group of people tied together across continents, all striving to bring water access to the neediest people in the most impacted areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The Water Project is known for sharing the results of each donation with each donor and providing real-time data about each of its water projects for years after each project's implementation. That's their bread and butter. But they also extend this exceptional integrity to their donors, many of whom they create personal relationships with, and to their staff members in the United States and Africa. Donors can see the passion The Water Project's employees bring to their work because it's easy to be passionate about a cause and an organization that you believe in so much. The Water Project is run by good people trying their best at jobs they care about - what more could you ask for in a nonprofit?
The Water Project is one of my favorite charities since I can see exactly where my donation goes, I can follow the process of each project and even get updates after the project has been finished. The Water Project is very transparent and I highly recommend it. The people over there do an amazing job!
I've been working with The Water Project for several years now and I've always found the experience a joy. I write books for children as a hobby and use them to help raise money for various projects that The Water Project is planning. I think I've taken part in half a dozen projects so far and Maggie and crew have been great to work with. They have helped me put together my fund raising pages and have kept me fully informed as to the status of each project, sending me pictures upon their completion. I love the pictures of the men, women, and children when a project is completed. They remind me and those who join with me the amazing difference clean water and good sanitation makes in our lives.
We worked with The Water Project as our non-profit parter for the New England Coffee Festival in Laconia, NH. It was incredible to give towards a specific project and watch the progress towards clean water in that community. This unique approach to giving and fundraising efforts with full transparency on where the funds were going helped our community see the impact we can have when we join together towards a common cause. It helped us feel a part of the project and connected to people, faces, and communities in need.
Honest and efficient charity. I donate to them regularly. If you search for them online you will see they are very efficient with the charity dollars. They are also a great team. And of course the cause is great.
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I reached out to the Water Project for a custom campaign that I could undertake - they were extremely accommodating and helpful. The speed of implementation of the water tank for the Ivalo primary school was also very impressive. The Water Project is helping to make a real tangible difference and I would recommend them to anyone who wants to help make a difference.
The Water Project has stayed close to my heart since I first contacted them in 2018.
Tess Crick and I had more than one wonderful phone conversation and she answered every question I had thoroughly, knowledgeably and warmly enthusiastic! It didn't take long before I felt a part of their Water Project Community! I knew right away that no donation was too small and is welcomed with such thankful open arms! There are endless ways to give which can include involving your own community! After we became involved, we received and continue to receive the most useful information regarding our specific projects which include beautiful pictures and testimonies. The Water Project staff works directly with the local communities, teaching and supporting their efforts so they will be able to maintain the clean water that they so graciously and thankfully receive! It is just remarkable to be able to give to an organization that saves lives and changes the future of so many incredible communities!! The miles between us all shrink due to the inspirational work of The Water Project and their connection to each and every person in the communities they serve and the donors that give! We feel extremely fortunate to be part of their Family of service!
Sincerely, Jan
The work done by The Water Project is so crucial to SDG 6 and has so many intersections with other SDGs.
I particularly love the fact that this project ensures that communities have access to safe and reliable water.
Access to clean water is a human right. Water provides sustanance for daily living and hope for the future. The Water Project Inc is doing just that ! They deliver to the designated vulnerable communities who are often in desperate need of this help. I am in awe of their humanitarian approach in rendering and delivering on what they set out to do. Well done to the team!
Thank you for providing a basic human need, that is taken for granted by many, to the poorest of the poor.
This is an amazing organization doing wonderful work bringing water to people and educating them. This is heartwarming to see how they help communities.
Very happy that our law firm was able to help with the clean water project in Sumbuya Sierra Leone. This nonprofit, Water Project, Inc. does great work!
God bless your efforts with success!
Gabriel J. Christian, esquire
www.marylandattorneyatlaw.com
The Water Project is an organization I have been in relationship with for years, first as a donor through our church and currently as a Board Member as of 7/21. I give this organization the highest rating from my experience in both of these spaces. I have had the privilege of traveling to Kenya twice with teams from our church to meet the Kenyan staff and see first hand the vision, mission, work and impact The Water Project is having in partnership with the incredible local leaders that are leading this work in their communities. My church and my family continue in friendship with these amazing Kenyan leaders as we continue to support the work they are doing to provide clean water to their communities and the community development that continues to grow and flourish when clean water is available. It's an honor to be in relationship with this organization as a continuing donor and now as a Board Member to support the vision for providing clean water and sanitation and for maintaining those projects so that the water keeps flowing. I highly recommend your support of this wonderful organization.
The Water Project is well run. That means that the contributions we make result in clean, fresh water getting into the hands of those most in need. The need is extreme. I want to help make a difference in improving the lives of those without clean water. The Water Project gives me that vehicle.
I have been donating annually to The Water Project for a few years now and have always been very impressed with them. They make it easy to see exactly what your money will go toward, and provide updates as that project progresses so that you can see the impact your donation is having. They are also easy to work with when it comes to getting employer donation matches, which is a great way to make your donation go even further.
The only point of improvement would be to stop soliciting donations so frequently, however I'm not docking them stars for this because a) they're a charity and all charities have to solicit a lot to get funded, and b) it's not hard to opt out of those emails if you're bothered by them.
I have just started my third fundraising campaign with The Water Project. As a teacher, I start a new one each year, and use it as a platform to not only help raise money, but also to help my fifth graders further develop global awareness, deepen their compassion, and feel that they have played an active role in making a difference in the world.
The Water Project is certainly committed to making a difference in the world. By working to bring safe, clean drinking water to local African villages, they are really empowering communities. With water, more children can go to school. Fewer women and children risk their lives on long treks to dirty watering holes. There is a huge increase in the overall health of the community. Each of these seemingly small things helps to level the playing field and provide for more equity for the community members. Each of these seemingly small things is making a huge impact.
The people that I have worked with at the Water Project have been so incredibly supportive and helpful. when I started my first campaign, Maggie reached right out to me to introduce herself. I had so many questions when I first started out, and she was right there to answer all of them. She also gave me so many great ideas to increase the engagement of my school, and ultimately, increase my fundraising. She even recently hosted a Google Meet with my team of teachers and students to introduce the project for this school year, and answer any of our questions. She was amazing!! Maggie was able to answer any question that my fifth graders threw at her, and was so upbeat, positive and helpful. The students had additional questions after our session ended, so Maggie said she would answer them via email. Overall, she and all of the others that I have had contact with have been so easy to get ahold of, knowledgeable, and show genuine passion for the work they do.
I could not be more happy to be doing my part to help The Water Project fulfill their vision.
Earlier this year I started a fundraising campaign with The Water Project. They were super helpful in giving me the tools I needed to run a successful campaign. I appreciate their regular communication with me yet they didn't bombard me with emails. Any questions I had were answered swiftly. Their customer support staff were very knowledgeable and friendly.
Their follow-up after someone makes a donation is fantastic. You know exactly where your money is going and you can follow the progress of the project you supported to the end.
We live in the UK and are supporting The Water Project. We had been looking for a project to choose and sponsor and although we have a large Water Charity in the UK it is not possible to sponsor a specific project. We spent a while choosing the project to donate to and being able to tell people about it in detail has really helped with our fundraising. We have been emailing with Tess and have been impressed with how quickly she responds and all the detail she has given us.
I have done three fundraisers with The Water Project and it has been a great experience. The link is easy to give to friends and family to donate and it’s very easy to contact someone if you have questions.
The Water Project was the first charity I ever encountered that brought good drinking water to people in third world countries, sub-Sahara Africa. I never realized the impact on the lives of people who had to walk several miles each day, to clean water and then carrying a 5 gallon jug back to their homes. The time it took to do that used up most or all of each day for these people, preventing them from farming, going to school, starting a business or any other activity that would bring them out of poverty. When I heard about their plight, I realized that this was third world subsistence living at its VERY worst. Supporting the Water Project has been one of the most gratifying experiences of helping others I have ever had. I KNOW that I am making a big difference in people's lives.
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A close friend of mine told me about the Water Project about a year and a half ago, he was raising money to make a contribution to WP. It sounded like such a good way to help people that I went to their website and read about what WP does.
I never really understood what having no access to clean water to drink did to people. Without a close source of good drinking water, the people in a village have 2 alternatives, drink dirty, impure water if there is any around and risk sickness, OR walk for several miles to a clean water source to fill up a 5 gallon container and then carry the 5 gallon container back home. The walking back and forth can consume all of the time people have in their day, just to get enough to drink, bathe, clean dishes, bathe. So, a person in that situation does not have time to farm or get a job, go to school, or do anything else that will improve and enrich their life and their family's life.
The first time I received a large bonus from my business, I gave a tithe to The Water Project, going over all the various villages and schools that needed a well with clean water. I found a project for a community that was in very great need, was under a lot of hardship because of no water source, and had almost enough donations made for their project to start work on a well. I had enough to give so they could go forward with their project. I gave my support to their project, and The Water Project was able to pay for a well to be drilled down to the water table where the water was clean, and install a pump so anyone in the village could easily pump all the water they needed.
The village had a big celebration when the well was completed, and was open for public use. The Water Project sent me several pictures of the village residents having a special dinner for the occasion, the persons who were designated to keep the well pump in good shape, and other candid shots of people obviously VERY happy because they had access to good clean water.
Talk about feeling like I had made a difference in someone's life--this was so meaningful to me that since then, I have sent contributions to support 3 other projects and The Water Project has kept me informed all the way through those projects to completion. There are so many things we have in a first world country that we take for granted. The Water Project gave me the opportunity to help someone MUCH less fortunate than I am, and almost be there on a personal level to see their lives change very much for the better.
My daughter had donated to this as favors for her wedding a long time ago, so I have had this nonprofit on my radar for a while. When I received an email about what this nonprofit was doing to bring water to people that don't have it, I just had to donate. I have been thrilled with the followup updates from the specific project that I donated to. I feel like I really know what my donation did, and it feels so good!
I would like to thank Maggie Reilly and the spectacular Water Project team for the GREAT job they did in supporting our fundraising drive. With their assistance and guidance, we will be helping 4 villages and over 700 people obtain clean and healthy water. They are truly dedicated to helping those in need.
The Commonwealth club of The Riviera based in Valbonne ( France) has consistently raised money for charitable causes since its creation in 2003. It came to know about the Water Project in 2009 and Fresh water wells in Kenya were chosen because of the dramatic improvements to health and the local economy that they can bring about.
Since then the Club has yearly contributed to several projects in Kenya and other African countries . We are in regular contact with the water project team which is keeping us updated about the projects to which our funds are allocated, with progress of the works , photos and interviews of the future users of the wells ; we believe that they are doing a good job and The water project remains the CCR's current chosen charity. The CCR Treasurer March 2021.
It's a pleasure to see how my contributions have helped schools with clean water and improved sanitation. I have only good things to say about The Water Project!
I have been involved with the Water Project for 4 years. They are doing great work, putting in place new water and sanitation supplies and maintaining supplies for over 500,000 people in Africa. They work in areas where safe water is not available, where people have to walk long distances for water that is not safe. They protect springs, put in Sand Dams, put in Wells, and set up rain water catchment systems at schools. They provide a high level of transparency and if you donate, you will be assigned a project. They will update you as your project unfolds. I have been impressed with their progress during the Pandemic and have increased my contributions annually.
Please join me in giving generously to The Water Project and sponsoring the important work of bringing clean, reliable water and sanitation to those in need. See the website at TheWaterProject.org
The Water Project Inc. has been an incredible organization for me and my seventh grade students to work with. Their work is impactful, transparent, and of high quality. Bringing water to communities that do not have access to this life-sustaining resource while listening to the wants and needs of the members of those communities is something that the Water Project Inc. has perfected. Additionally, the transparency and continual updates about the projects that my students and I helped fund sets this organization aside from others. It is reassuring to see the progress and results of these projects with both pictures and text in the update emails they send. A top notch organization!
The Water Project helps to ease the disparity of water access in this world. What sets this group apart is the higher standard to which they hold themselves. This group challenges the status quo by providing thorough attention to detail, careful critique of what is not working, dedication to improvement, and a commitment to relationship that invites all of us to be and to do better in this world.
The Water Project is an organization passionate about seeing people flourish when clean water becomes accessible. This is an organization that brings together experts from Kenya, Uganda, Sierra Leone, UAE, and the USA to tackle one of the biggest problems of our age- A global water crisis where 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water, and over half the global population lacks safe sanitation. Sustainability is key. The Water Project is committed to long term progress. Their work is goes deep in focused geographic areas, and they understand that the solution lies in people- people who can work together to build expanding networks of clean water access. This value of building strong relationships shines in the brilliant reports and blogs where the voices of people closest to the problems and active in the solutions are prominent. Year after year the impact that this org has is extraordinary.
I have worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years. This is the only board I have every agreed to join because of my passion for water, the confidence I have in the organization's leadership, and the way I see core values driving every decision.
The Water Project's commitment to radical transparency is unparalleled. Donors get to see where their money goes and precisely what it does.
Many organizations talk about their donors as partners, but at The Water Project, that belief is woven into the fabric of the organization. That's one of the many reasons I am proud to serve at The Water Project, and why it will continue to be a top giving priority for my family.
The Water Project is an ideal non-profit. They do what they say they're going to do to benefit others and they do it with the utmost integrity, efficiency and care. My family learned about The Water Project through a good friend. We had long been interested in ways to improve access to clean, healthy water sources in Africa. After doing our research and learning about their various projects with local partners throughout Africa, we fell in love with The Water Project and their mission. The Water Project leadership is trustworthy, responsive and experienced. They deliver results and they make sure their local partners are equally accountable. So happy to be involved with The Water Project year after year.
The Water Project is a wonderful organization that I found 6 years ago when I had a class of 3rd graders who wanted to raise money to build a well. The Water Project scheduled a representative to have a video conference with my class so they could ask questions and educate my students on the work they do and the impact of that work. For three years, we raised money to donate to The Water Project and every year they had another dynamic speaker meet with my students so that they felt connected to the organization they were raising money for.
After moving to a new school to teach 6th grade, I told my students about my experience and we decided to raise money for The Water Project again. Once again, I got to watch as my students asked questions of one of their representatives. My class really enjoyed the updates on the projects they helped fund. I still hear from one of my 3rd grade students from 6 years ago about the impact it had on her to work with the organization. As an educator, I also really appreciate being able to look back on projects and to see the water is still flowing!
Sincerely,
Tiffanee Reynolds
(Former Teacher, Current Elementary Principal)
Nine years ago The Water Project provided a wonderful platform for our 6-year-old son Liam to get his friends and family together to raise money for clean water. We have continued donating and fundraising ever since. Our projects have included water wells, rainwater harvesting, and protected springs. TWP provides lots of information, stories and photos from each project, and the projects are monitored long-term for functionality. I just looked at a project we funded 8 years ago. I can see that the local partners checked on it last week and that it is still functional! Tess and Peter and everyone I have communicated with are very caring and helpful, and they do a wonderful job of honoring the people they serve.
I have been involved with The Water Project for over 10 years, first as a donor, then as a board member. The experience at every level is far and away exceeds what I have seen at any other non-profits in terms of the combination of high ethics, excellence in the way everything is done and in transparency.
As a donor, the experience of giving and tracking my donations is straightforward and personal. As a board member, I have been impressed year after year by the consistency of the organization's shared vision among staff and partners in the U.S. and in Africa. Commitments ae consistently kept and accountability is always clear. I am fortunate to be associated with The Water Project
The Water Project has been an initiative that we decide to support as a company. We saw the need, and we moved on the opportunity. That was the easy part, the ability to expose the need and to clarify in detail the impact was the hard part that the team at The Water Project have done and continually do. There is transparency and visibility as well follow-up at the end of the project to measure success. The team works very hard and are always available with updates.
Thank you to the Team at the Water Project, I hope that others see your hard work towards this great initiative!
Team Sipco
Authentic and knowledgeable. They take the time to educate you and your students while making the information and process engaging and meaningful. They have lessons available for educators to use and the ability to get information on the project you helped fund for 5 years, which makes the fundraising experience a real partnership.
The Water Project provides access to safe and reliable water in Africa. My family has been having an annual party for the past four years to raise money to help their organization. I like how they assign the money that we help raise to a project and they send us updates with pictures so you know where your money is going to. They are making a difference and we will continue to support them.
This organization work is outstanding, there is no other out there to compare!!!
Tess is amazing and very informative. I have worked with them for a couple of years now and the results and stories I hear back are heart warming!
I worked with The Water Project to put a well in Sierra Leone in honor of my Mom and couldn't have been more pleased. First and most importantly I support their mission which is to get safe clean water to those who don't have it in a sustainable and cost effective manner. Second though they are just exceptionally responsive and easy to work with. I would strongly recommend them!
We’ve supported The Water Project for a number of years now - financially and through volunteer work. They are a group of dedicated people, full of enthusiasm, experience, integrity, expertise and commitment to ongoing relationships with their partners and the people of Africa. Their passion, financial transparency and practice of connecting each donor to a specific project and providing photos, messages and updates on those projects is exemplary. All these things convinced us that they are a great nonprofit!
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We found The Water Project online and realized that they are right in "our backyard" here in New Hampshire. So, we drove north and met them all in person! Passionate about clean water for Africa, focused on sustainable projects that include sanitation and hygiene training, committed to investing in the lives of those in their partner organizations in Africa, this org is a model of transparency, accountability and integrity. As donors and volunteer, we wholeheartedly support them because of WHAT they do and HOW they do it. We get to see results in the villages and schools to which we donated and are confident that The Water Project isn't in it for the numbers. They're all about hope and life transformation - for men, women and children in Africa and those of us who join them in their work!
As a New Hampshire resident, I love the global focus of this non-profit right in my backyard! Their mission to bring clean water to Sub-Saharan Africa is inspiring. The Water Project is changing lives! I'm glad to have had the chance to get to know and donate to this non-profit.
I have loved being part of this water project. The dedication and love they show to the people that are involved is very apparent.
The organization keeps its donors very well informed with personalized messages and up to date progress.
It is the only organization that I have donated to that I really feel a part of.
Thank you Water Project, way to go!!
I have never worked with a more transparent and genuine group than The Water Project! Their willingness to share about projects and funding before, during and after a project is incredible. Even more incredible is the way they change lives in tangible ways, and how respect, honor and care are given to those who they serve every step of the way. They recognize that we are at our best when we work and learn together, and they are an organization that I am proud to have partnered with for the last 7 years.
The Water Project is an innovative and generous organization that is making a real difference in the world!
We have absolutely loved working with The Water Project! They really seem to care about the people they serve and the personal touches for their donors are second to none. We receive regular updates on the projects to which we’ve donated and the positive impact you see in the recipients eyes often brings tears to my eyes. These updates are often signed by a real, live person. I feel our money goes farther with The Water Project than with many other charities because they aren’t constantly flooding us with costly mail or phone call campaigns asking for donations. They make sure to keep me up to date on the projects we’ve donated towards which reminds me to send more! We look forward to a long relationship with them!
I had learned about The Water Project about one year ago and was immediately impressed by the amazing stories they share as well as their knowledge and communication. I had the chance to work with them recently as they were sending cards to each and every one of their donors. It is clear to me they are dedicated to their mission as well as their donors, keeping their donors abreast of projects, their collective impact and just showing appreciation and gratitude. They have built a true connection with everyone involved. I worked with Tess who was unbelievably approachable and understanding. It is clear she is passionate and dedicated to this work. And from what I can tell, it seems each member of this organization must be this way too. I loved being a part of what they do!
Love this organization. They keep you updated about about your donation has been spent, about the specific project it was applied to and the work on and completion of the project. I like knowing the impact funds have made and to whom. In the updates there is information not only about the project, but the community it will serve. Seeing photos of the area and the project grounds make you feel like you are part of what is being done, not just money that is being thrown at an unknown cause. We have recommended this organization to many of our fiends looking for an organization that has integrity and spends funds wisely.
When you learn about a non-profit that does heart warming work, you feel honored to know people who work there. Then you feel even more honored to realized that it's located in the town you live in! And as you become more connected with the organization you can't help but get involved. Not only is the work and methodology of what the Water Project does so on point, the organization and team itself has a heart beat that makes you want to get involved in more ways than one!
My coworker and I work for a business that funded a sand dam in Kithumba. Working with The Water Project and Tess has been a great experience, but visiting the dam itself and meeting the people in the communities was eye-opening. Having access to clean water initiates a small ripple effect that initiates everything from educational to economic opportunities. At the end of the day, The Water Project's dedication to maintenance & performance of their projects sets them worlds apart from similar charities.
I am a manager at Live Juice in Concord, New Hampshire. We are very fortunate to showcase information about providing clean water to countries without it. Their message is important to the clientele that comes into our restaurant. The Water Project has provided us coffee sleeves to accompany every purchase at our store. We are thrilled to provide information and awareness to an ongoing problem in the world. Thank you to everyone at The Water Project for helping us spread the word.
Hello Peter how are you happy to see the sand dam and the people over there if possible please mention my mom's name called as [MAHMOODHA] hope the rest will be helpful
Thank you
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When I saw the way clean water gave breath, to new life, for the people I was blessed enough to visit, I was changed forever! I have never in my life witnessed a charitable organization, deliver more per dollar than the water project does on a regular basis. You see what they solve, is the access to clean water problem but what they deliver is a solution to all sorts of disease, malnutrition, hygiene issues, violence and depravity brought upon the women and children, who are in harms way as the seek out clean water for their families. I will stay involved because to bring clean water to a community is to bring life, and life to the full! The water project has done so much, but there is much left to be done! Come help us stay vigilant until every person has access to the clean water they need!
As my father aged he no longer wanted his family to buy him gifts. Instead he came up with a great idea. He asked that family members donate money to The Water Project. He was thrilled when he was notified of the donations in his name. The Water Project sent him information on the project(s) he was supporting with great details and pictures. I felt good about donating to such an important non-profit organization, and he felt good knowing he was helping those with such a great need. The Water Project is a very well run non-profit organization with goals that are making a difference.
I have partnered with The Water Project for many years and can assure you they are an incredible organization. As a donor you don’t just give money to The Water Project. They partner with you and allow you to make a significant life changing impact on the most vulnerable people on our planet. You can see project updates, pictures, and stats on the projects you donate to and more importantly the communities you have helped impact. You know that you are making a difference. Their dedication to including their donors in the work they do is remarkable and the work they do is such a crucial first step in alleviating poverty. A few clicks on their website is all it takes to change the world for one community!
I’ve been involved with the Water Project for nearly two years as a donor. First, as a one time donation for a project and now as a regular repeating monthly donor. I am always amazed at the breadth of information I receive regarding how the money I donate is being used on specific projects and how I am always updated in a timely fashion with this information. Very few organizations I work with provide this level of timely and transparent information and I truly value it as a donor.
I love that The Water Project backs up its claims of being transparent by sending me reports on the project I donated to. I got to learn about the community and see the immediate impact of the project. They go the extra mile to produce reports that are human and factual, something I have not experienced in giving to other organizations.
We have worked with The Water Project for the past 8 years. Tess Crick and Peter Chasse are passionate about what they do. We believe in them so much, we have had the pleasure of doubling the amount of water projects we support every year. Because we feel so strongly that children and education are of the utmost importance, we have been able to specifically choose projects that provide clean water to schools. Knowing that we can trust The Water Project to help hundreds of children in less fortunate places like Africa brings us the ultimate joy. TWP has projects lined up with a team of people that know exactly what they are doing and get it done in a timely fashion. In less than 12 months, we begin receiving pictures of what has been completed and most importantly we get to see the beautiful smiles of the people they serve. Thanks to TWP for all you do and allowing us to be part of this wonderful mission that you have chosen. We are eternally grateful. Gabe, Tony & The Aqua Party team.
I've been working with The Water Project for several years now and have donated (along with my family) to fund 3 projects. As a rule, I'm very particular about the organizations I donate to and have very strict financial accountability and transparency requirements. Not only does TWP meet these, they go above and beyond to share updates on the projects I've funded, including new app that I keep on my phone to stay in the loop on current and past projects. My coordinator, Tess, has been so good to work with in hearing my heart for education and children's safety and has helped to select the perfect projects that meet me where my passions lie. She also took some very personal attention in communicating with my nephew who chose to raise money for clean water in lieu of gifts for his 7th birthday. Tess and the rest of TWP's staff sent him a shirt which he wears and happily raises further awareness for this need and for this great organization.
I would recommend this org to anyone who will listen, but I especially recommend for someone looking for a long term partner in bringing clean water and life to the world in need.
Having served in the grantor capacity and having managed contracts with many non-profits to deliver anti poverty and wealth creation programs, I'm very selective in what organizations I personally support. The Water Project is by far one of the best I've ever seen. Their outcomes and data tracking is stellar, the team is accessible when I have questions, and they are humble in their approach.
My family traveled to Kenya to visit a sand dam project funded by our local church. We were able to meet Peter, founder, and our regional contact Stan; who toured 4 sand dam projects. The Water Project wisely trains regional teams who help raise awareness of hygiene, sanitation, and overall well/sand dam project scope and expertise.
After 3 days with them, I felt so blessed and assured that our offerings were being used to strengthen the communities of hard working Kenyans; their pride and craft were excellent and will endure for generations with careful monitoring from The Water Project
These folks truly “teach a person to fish”... then stay in the community to do the hard and unglamorous work of maintenance.
Water is precious and such a vital part of one's life.
Most of us take it for granted. Not The Water Project!
Helping communities in Africa secure clean water along with important education...will save countless lives.
This charity is in my top 3 each year!
My wife and I have been donating to The Water Project from its inception. We have received feed back on the many water projects our contributions have completed. Unlike most other non profits, we have received information, pictures and information about the people we have served through The Water Project. What we particularly like is the abiliy of the Water Project to monitor each project so as to maintain the well, or other water sources they have created to insure safe, clean water while also aiding the community acheive higher sanitation and prevention of water borne diseases. We feel like we are actively participating in the lives of the people the Water Project touches. The Water Project is not a 'one and done' operation like so many other similar and maybe glitzier charities. The Water Project is a community of people like my wife and I, the kids in schools from kindergarten through college, and yes even corporations who do fund raisers so that the The Water Project can stay in a life enhancing relationship with the communities that receive The Water Project's assistance to live life with clean water. The Water Project is the real deal!
The Water Project is an exceptional organization focused on truly helping communities in Africa obtain clean drinking water. The way they work, manage projects, engage the community and college students is just exceptional. They partner so well with so many other organizations to make things happen and while they run very lean, they achieve amazing results with a very dedicated and passionate staff.
I have been a part of this ministry for many years and look forward to many more. I love to see the physical results of my giving through pictures of the projects I have supported and I'm so excited to hear testimonies of the people who are benefiting from clean water.
Our Brownie Troop chose the Water Project as their fundraising activity last year, and we are blown away by this group. We used their fundraising ideas and products - the girls appreciated being able to save their own money to donate (choosing water instead of juice/soda, and donating the money saved). It is a unique and interesting way to collect funds, and the updates from the beneficiaires has created a link, causing the Brownies to want to do more.
Thank you, The Water Project. We are enjoying our experience with you!
I've always wondered what I can do to help people in a third world country who don't have basic everyday needs that I take for granted here in the States. It's nice to know I can play a part in bringing clean water to those who have no running water. Thanks to The Water Project, I was able to help a village in Africa build a well with fresh, clean water. I also like the fact The Water Project teaches them basic hygiene like washing hands with soap and water so they can stay healthy and have a better way of life. Money well spent!
Making my way back home from Western Kenya. Every school and community I visited said the same thing about TWP: "They did what they said they would do." That alone is worth five stars. Add to that, the people aren't just waiting for help. They are working with the org, investing in each project, going through training and maintaining relationships with the leaders on the ground. This is what a non-profit should be.
Over the last few days, I have been observing the work this organization does. I love their focus on the relationships they build and that the water projects last.
I had the opportunity to visit their work in Western Kenya and was blown away by the quality and excellence of their work. They monitor their work for ongoing uptime, so rather than "We drilled a well a year ago and we don't know if it's working anymore" (SO common with water orgs), they actively monitor and report on all their projects so their is ongoing reliability in the communities they work in. Also they have phenomenal Kenyan leaders on the ground who I have the highest confidence in and am so inspired by being able to help support.
Just spent 5 days on the ground in western Kenya and witnessed some of the amazing work that TWP and their partners have completed...amazing long-term commitment to this community and the surrounding schools.
We partnered with The Water Project (TWP) after starting our non-profit organization, Erick's Hope, in honor and memory of our beloved son. We found TWP through Focus on the Family magazine, rated as one of the top five non-profit organizations to work with. We paired up with Tess,our consultant, a true blessing. Tess understands the sensitivity of our foundation (In memory of our son), our goals, and our budget. Gives us tools to raise awareness for fundraising; an instrument of great importance. We have been partnering with TWP since 2012, and have completed several water projects. So thankful for their dedication to helping us achieve our goals.
The Water Project is one of the most innovative charities I know. With a commitment to their donors to track the success of the water and sanitation projects, their ability to keep their overhead low, and their passion for long-term sustainability, gives me as a donor the confidence that my contributions are making a significant difference in the lives of those who need clean water.
Terrific giver experience. Unmatched in the care of givers and demonstrating ongoing impact of gifts, regardless of size.
I had the opportunity to spend a semester interning at The Water Project in the Spring of 2017. It was a great experience that allowed me to work closely with passionate individuals who work tirelessly every day to change lives. I experienced first-hand the dedication and commitment The Water Project shows to all the communities it works with. The employees are very friendly, inviting, and will answer any questions about the work they do!!
I think that this charity is amazing in everyway. They are willing to help you to get donations in anyway you want,through media, schools and even churches and neighborhoods. I have trusted this charity to give all my school donations to, and they were woth the trust. Also i got all the details about my project as soon as the money arrived( photos, video and locations). If you want a charity to help, i recommend The Water Project so much
As a volunteer I have never met more kind and passionate people who sincerely love their job! It's an amazing cause and a fantastic environment to be a part of!
This organization does an incredible amount of good in this world. They have great communication about their projects so that we all know where our money is helping people. And they have great customer service if you have any questions or problems.
I purchased $150 of gift cards for family and friends to donate back to the water project. I have been giving them out over the year with reusable water bottles. It was brought to my attention that none of these cards have valid URLs on them. The organization pocketed $150 of funds.
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We're truly sorry that you experienced a temporary glitch on our website. As soon as it was brought our attention it was resolved. We hope you'll try those cards again and are able to see the impact of your gift! If you have any questions at all please contact us at info@thewaterproject.org so we can help you personally.
Last year, I was able to work as an intern at The Water Project through my school. I found the organization to be very well-run by a friendly staff who truly care about their cause (as well as an adorable office dog). Highly recommended!
We have donated to The Water Project for a number of years. They are good stewards of their resources. We are happy to share with others , not as fortunate as we are, with the resources we have been given so they too can have clean water.
These guys set aside everything else to partner with people in Africa, empowering the to build wells and water. We often ignore the depth of need. They jumped in both feet to help!
I worked as an unpaid intern for The Water Project and immediately noticed that everyone had an outstanding work ethic. This non-profit is one that does everything in it's power to stay true to its goal; to help people in need. The Water Project is certainly a diamond in the rough and I feel proud I could be a part of their team.
I'm so impressed with the organizational aspects of this firm. I feel like my donations are being used for their intended purpose, and the fact that they track progress is important to me. Thanks for all you do!
The transparency and quality of work upheld by The Water Project is top notch in the water sector. They put people first and pour themselves out to develop others toward their full potential in eradicating the water crisis and strengthening communities. Incredible reporting and donor communication!
Everyone at The Water Project is passionate and enthusiastic about their work. It is a fun and collaborative environment in which great work is done.
The Water Project has been an amazing partner for us. They are second to none when it comes to organizations that truly care for their cause and the cause of their partners. We intend on being a partner and doner for them for years to come.
Great ministry helping people in real, practical ways! Through The Water Projects multi-media sources online, my elementary-aged children were able to understand and empathize with the basic and dire need of people in other communities to have drinkable water. My son and daughter and their friends worked together to tell others and raising money for a specific water project in Africa.
I love that The Water Project links donors to a specific well or project in a specific community. Even though the results are on a real-life timetable and not instant, it is wonderful when you eventually see photographs and video of an actual community enjoying the completed project you directly helped fund.
It came to me one day, about the deaths from not even having water and has put me on fire. I cannot believe man`s inhumanity to man. The world has enough of everything and we could end the needless deaths right now, if only. One person at a time if thats how it has to be. Many blessings. (Human Being Flag Dotcom)
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Its amazing how many causes go right to the roof and have so much exposure and most get on the band wagon and then they get awareness, I support many of these causes. When it comes to the causes of humanbeings, their Dignity, Respect, Equality and their rights, like their right to live, eat, be safe, grow and develop and not be exploited or abused, we fall very short. It seems that if we are not subjected to these unfortunate situations, we pretend they do not happen. We can stand united to yell and protest about freedom of speech and yet we can let others die because they have no food or drinking water. We who have been blessed to not have been born in a third world country pretend that most have what we have. If we are destitute there is hope, we can go to a soup kitchen or a food bank or a government agency and receive some help. Other countries do not have these. How is it , that as humanbeings we can sleep at night knowing that others will die because they have nothing??????????? Talk about mans inhumanity to man. Please help others less fortunate. Please love. Please care. Please let your voice be heard. Please , please, stand up for those who do not have choices.
TheWaterProject.org displays information about people who live without the significant necessitie of water every single day. Not only do they let you know, but they let you help. You can create your very own fundraiser online and have a fundraising page for it. The Water Project inc. also teaches people about people with desperate need of food or water. It teaches us that of the 75% of water on this planet, only 3% of that water is freshwater, and only less than 1%of that freshwater is not glaciers or ice. This information gets a lot of people inspired and willing to help out, heck it got me wanting to help out.
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What this program is doing is really amazing. I have just started really trying to participate and i have started to understand how great this program is. Its really amazing that we are able to help these people, that through the water project we are able to get them the water they need.
I have been involved with this charity for over a year. I am a Christian and feel challenged to show the love of God to others. I know that this might sound simplistic to us in the west who don't spend much time wondering where we will get our next supply of clean water. I know I don't but imagine what that would be like. People are thirsting and dying because of no water or drinking dirty water. If enough people get involved we could end the absence of clean water to drink on this planet. This organization makes it so easy to get involved. Please check out their website and join those of us who are already involved. Let's do something extraordinary this year together!
The Water Project and Living Water International, what wonderful work they have done, and will continue to do, in the future.
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We have been working with The Water Project for quite a while now! Through that organization we have been able to learn a lot about what is happening, regarding water, in less developed countries. We wanted to make a difference! Through The Water Project we now have the means to sponsor a well in Sierra Leone, Africa!
This year as president of Key Club, we raised $8,000 for the Water Project. We were really excited to see such a great non-profit organization working towards a issue that stems to many other health issues for children and adults in developing countries. I am VERY excited for the wells to be built in the next year.
Their website is very well organized with all the links necessary to run efficiently. They not only provide documents about water and health issues, but they also provide fundraising ideas and water challenge cutouts.
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Hello,
My name is Janelle and I am senior at a school in Florida. I am the President of my Key Club here, which is a community service based organization. We have vowed to raise $8,000 this year to build 2 drinking wells in Sudan. This non profit is a superb organization that is assisting the 1 billion people without access to clean drinking water.
This started as a great idea that I was very excited about. Unfortunately the forum has just become a posting board for every person's personal site, spam, and needless information. Little moderation is involved, and the "Point" system is just based on people logging in and adding each other as friends. I'm not interested in joining a prayer group online, I want to contribute to a fund that brings water to people who need it.
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Jack, I'm sorry that the interaction you have personally experienced on myWaterProject didn't live up to your expectations. We're working on doing better at that. We have a very, very small staff and can't always be as active responding to comments on the forums as we'd like. That said, the forums are really only one small part of myWaterProject. The larger purpose of myWaterProject is to educate and inspire advocates. If you'll notice, the point system is actually setup to encourage folks to read through a good portion of our website and to invite others to do the same. This helps "tell the story" of the water crisis. myWaterProject also provides a "dashboard" for users to create personalized fundraising pages and then to track every water project they support - as it happens. While the "forums" may not be that active, the myWaterProject platform has helped us raise more than $700k in less than a year. That's a huge amount of growth representing over 100 water projects funded. So... people are most certainly "interacting" with their own networks of friends and family, primarily through those fundraising pages. I hope you'll reconsider rating us as an organization and not just by one of the tools we're trying to use to help others in need. Thanks for your thoughts. -- Peter Chasse President, The Water Project, Inc.
I have been working to raie money for the Water Project for a few months now. And it is great! It is soo easy, and everyone is really nice. Going to be in the featured Fundriasers soon!
Water is the most abundant compound on Earth's surface, covering about 70%. It is essential for all living things. Without it, people would suffer needlessly. Nearly 1,000,000,000 people don’t have access to clean, safe drinking water. This is why each citizen should do his/her part in providing clean and safe drinking water for those who don’t have it.
Could there be any way to help this cause?
Well, I know a certain organization that does. It is called “The Water Project, Inc.” It helps fund safe water projects around the globe. I have raised $350 which I am donating through The Water Project to a specific water project in Rwanda. It will fund the construction of wells and will take about 6-8 months to complete. This will help the people of Rwanda tremendously. That’s why I think that The Water Project, Inc is a very good organization. So please take some time to visit its website- thewaterproject.org.
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Nikhil Dutt
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My name is Elizabeth and I am twelve years old. I had to pick a world issue for english and I had to do something about it. I chose to raise money so that I could help people in india and africa get clean water. The project ended up being fun and taught me a lesson. The lesson: be thankful for what you have.
This organization is awesome because it allows users to safely donate/raise money to support the huge water concerns in Africa. Not only do they build wells for communities in need, but also maintain them.
A really unique characteristic is that people can purchase products (water bottles, coffee mugs, etc.) and 100% of the money from those go towards the water projects.
Another great thing is that the person donating money can select how much money goes to the actual community vs the governing needs of the organization, so people can feel secure that the money they donate goes to good use!
My husband and I sponsor several children in Africa and understand the need for clean water in many places. As such, we have sponsored our first well in Kenya.
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Thanks for the comments and encouragement! In case you missed it, our "See" section is packed with updates and up-to-the-minute reports from all our water projects. Every donor can find their own project by ID# or email address. Please do let us know if you're having trouble finding yours. We'd be glad to help.
The water Project is a great orginisation. I found them in 2010 and have been working with them since. I started a campaign at Rockford High School and raised over a $1,000. Which inspired alot of people. I still recive donations in the mall from people I dont know. And emails for interviews. Giving such a simple thing as a few bucks can change a persons life, just by giving them clean water. I would highly recomend doing it.
I do not have any specific experience with this organization, but the follow up story on The World mentions some issues.
http://www.theworld.org/2010/06/problem-with-the-playpump/
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Thanks for posting a review, but I think you have the wrong organization. The Water Project does not install PlayPumps.
I donated to build a well this christmas to give the gift of water and the results were unimaginable! I love the ease and assurity that comes with donating and spreading the word. It is however a little hard to track my wells progress and i have recieved no word from the ater project about it!
The Water Project is a great organization. For every $10 donated it will help a person in another place for 10 years. Every person deserves clean water. On the website, you can make your own fundraising site to help raise money to make a difference. There are many activities avaliable so you can spread awareness. The thing that I don't really like is that there are only a few activities. But overall, the site is great.
This is the third year I have been involved with the water project. Our church is very small but the program motivated us to raise over $2,000. The bracelettes provided by the water project are a wonderful visual aid and reminder for anyone involved to keep in mind their mission. We had old and young members of the church involved and donations were made by everyone. I used video clips provided by the website to inform and enspire our congregation. There is a lot of material to read and learn from in order to run an informational and effective campaign. Water is the basis for so many things; food, thirst, crops, livestock, and hygene. When a town gets a clean water source, they can improve all aspects of their lives. I believe this cherity is ideal to support because it solves so many problems that exist. Instead of the typical band-aid approach to mission work, this organization is providing a lasting solution. I would recommend the water project to any church or organization that wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of others.
My teacher adopted a child from Africa and I learned how bad the conditions were there. I was so sad that so many children died because they didn't have clean water to drink. I wanted to do something to help them.
I have loved working with the Water Project. They provide so much support to make it easy to raise money to build a well. It is such a wonderful organization!
most of us take water for granted. we shouldn't because people all over the world might not have water. this project helps build wells and give water to africa and india where clean water is most needed.
i joined the water project to make a difference and this site has enhanced my experiance in giving beyond comprhension. it has mae it easy and convieniet for me to donate and spread the word!
Thank You Water Project ! !
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My name is Madison. I am 19 years old and I live in Canada.
I believe that when you have something in life, you should share it.
So why wouldnt you share your basic need of water?
I started a fundraiser page and I plan on raising enough money to build an entire well.
The Water Project is so cool. I found this iste by trying to help Africa becasue my school inpired me too. This site has inspired me in bieng the Chnage!
Greetings.....
this charity really helps the developing countries to get safe and clean water for the people , because there are thousands of people die because of the dirty water per day........ in my opinion this charity is very useful for young people and teenagers to give alot of ideas and helping to save water ...... for me I felt really happy when I see this website and join in this wonderful project and experience .... I joined in this charity to learn more about the water proplem in some countries and I deeply hope that make a little difference but Iwill always give my best to help these people , who dream every night that tomorrow they will open the tap and the water will comes out ...THANKS "The water project" because you have learnt , shown and given me alot thank you !!
Here is our clean H2O awareness radio station campaign link.
I am all for it. It is the most important issue since the "oil crisis".
http://www.indiegogo.com/CleanWatershedWorldwideRadioCampaign
There are really so many water-related organizations out there. You've got Charity:Water, Blood:Water, Water.org, and many many others. All of them, of course, do fantastic work. The reason I would recommend The Water Project specifically is this: The price of a well in India through The Water Project is only $1500 (more in Africa). The other water organizations I've mentioned above have wells that cost upwards of $5000. As co-chair of the student-run organization "Performers for Progress," I oversaw/directed a student benefit show that raised $5100 for The Water Project. Incredibly, this was enough for THREE wells (serving 2200 people in total). Whenever we called the organization with questions we had, it was always Peter Chasse, the president and founder, who answered our questions. I don't know for sure, but I imagine that with these larger organizations, getting in contact with an organization's founder is nearly impossible. The Water Project also posted photos on their site and gave us updates about the work being done. It is a truly incredible organization.