663 million people in the world live without clean water. That’s nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide. Or, twice the population of the United States. The majority live in isolated rural areas and spend hours every day walking to collect water for their family. Not only does walking for water keep children out of school or take up time that parents could be using to earn money, but the water often carries diseases that can make everyone sick.

But access to clean water means education, income and health - especially for women and kids.

What will the money you donate do? charity: water works with local experts and community members to find the best sustainable solution in each place where they work, whether it’s a well, a piped system, a BioSand Filter, or a system for harvesting rainwater. And with every water point they fund, their partners coordinate sanitation and hygiene training, and establish a local Water Committee to help keep water flowing for years to come.

I am very passionate about this charity and to date I have donated and raised a total of $1,487. For my birthday, I would appreciate it if you would help me raise that number and help bring clean and safe drinking water to people who so desperately need it.
My past water projects can be found at these links: https://www.charitywater.org/jacksonlindy/projects https://www.charitywater.org/the-feels/second-eve

When the project we are helping to fund is completed, charity: water will e-mail you photos, GPS coordinates and more information about the community we will help.

Thank you!