There are 800 million people in the world living without access to clean water. Let's change that!

This fall, we're focusing on fundraising for clean water projects in Ethiopia, a country with a desperate need --> https://medium.com/@scottharrison/the-last-walk-for-water-979160375b4a

Our volunteer community is thousands strong and there are so many of you who have reached out, eager to give your time to supporting our work. So, this fall, we'd love to have you fundraising alongside us!

HOW TO GET INVOLVED
1. Join the 2014 charity: water volunteer fundraising team and setup your own mycharitywater fundraiser.

2. Get fundraising. Think big, crazy and creative - you can do anything to fundraise for clean water!

3. Reach out to us. Have questions? Need some help brainstorming? Email volunteer@charitywater.org and we'll help you make your campaign a success!

THE PRIZE --> The top 2 fundraisers will receive tickets* (for you + a guest) to this year's end-of-year gala on Monday, Dec 8!

THE RULES
1. Your campaign has to be part of the charity: water volunteers group campaign to be eligible.

2. Campaigns will be open through the end of the year, but the winners will be selected based on fundraising totals at midnight on Nov 30.

NEED SOME INSPIRATION?
Below are a few examples of awesome, crazy and creative campaigns:
Give up your birthday --> https://my.charitywater.org/23-for-charity
Run a Water Walk --> https://my.charitywater.org/a-village-for-a-village
Sell lemonade --> https://my.charitywater.org/maddies-thirst
Hold an event --> https://my.charitywater.org/eatsforindia
Make something to sell --> https://my.charitywater.org/weaving-for-water-2014
Grow a beard --> https://my.charitywater.org/SaveRichsBeard

Plus, for a limited time, all donations will be doubled - so get started today!

100% of the money raised from your campaign will be used to build clean water projects, and when they’re complete, you'll receive photos and GPS coordinates of the project and community you helped.

WEEKLY CHALLENGES
Our staff are so excited about what you guys are doing that they want to contribute! Each week, a charity: water staff member will be issuing a challenge, offering a donation to one winning campaigner as the prize.

Week 1 - Stephanie & Anna challenge you to find and document your nearest water source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8iO6Jjk-kw&feature=youtu.be (DEADLINE: Sunday, Oct 30, 11:59PM EST)

Week 2 - Tyler & Chara challenge you to help us visualize 100,000 people served: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSMTSHizuAA&feature=youtu.be (DEADLINE: Sunday, Nov 9, 11:59 EST)

*PLEASE NOTE: We're only able to provide tickets to the gala. Air fare, accommodations and all other expenses will not be covered.