There is nothing more refreshing than a cool tall glass of water on a hot summer’s day. This is such a small thing; it’s easy to take it for granted. After all, who doesn’t have clean water? If you ask UNICEF, the answer is – 1 billion people worldwide do not have access to safe water. Below is a list of charities that aim to lower that number. Together we can make a difference.

Water for People

“Water For People assists people in developing countries to improve quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities and hygiene education programs.” www.waterforpeople.org

 Water Aid

“WaterAid enables the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water and sanitation. Together with improved hygiene, these basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods, forming the first essential step in overcoming poverty. We work with local partners, who understand local issues, and provide them with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.” www.wateraid.org

 Water 1^st

“Water 1st’s mission is to serve families in the poorest communities in the world as they implement community-managed projects that integrate water supply, sanitation, and health education. We envision a world free of extreme poverty. Providing people with safe water systems, latrines, and hygiene education is the 1st step to ending the cycle of poverty and death.”  water1st.org

El Porvenir

“El Porvenir supports self–help, community–initiated water, sanitation and reforestation projects. Mission: To improve the standard of living of poor people in Nicaragua through sustainable self-help water, sanitation and reforestation projects.” www.elporvenir.org

 

Charity Water

“Almost a billion people on the planet don’t have access to clean drinking water. That’s one in eight of us. Charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. 100% of public donations directly fund water projects.” www.charitywater.org

 

Water.org

Water.org is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries. Our goals are to draw attention to the world’s number one health problem, unsafe and inadequate water supplies, and to raise funds to help fight this immense problem – one community at a time.” www.water.org

 

WaterLife

“WaterLife is a non-profit organization that exists to implement and support community-based, community-owned water and sanitation programs that offer dignity and opportunity to disadvantaged people worldwide.” www.waterlife.org

 

Water Charity

“The mission of Water Charity is to implement practical solutions to provide safe water, effective sanitation, and meaningful health education to those in need.” www.WaterCharity.org

 

Play Pumps International

“The mission of PlayPumps International – U.S. (PPI) is to help improve the lives of children and their families by providing easy access to clean drinking water, enhancing public health, and offering play equipment to millions across Africa.” http://blog.playpumps.org/home

 H2O Africa

“H2O Africa is the clean water initiative that is part of the “Running the Sahara” expedition and film project, now chronicled on a special DVD release. Co-founded by Matt Damon, H2O Africa is creating widespread public awareness of the water crisis in Africa and gathering support for clean water programs in critical areas, including communities along the Running the Sahara route.” www.h2oafrica.org Read more…

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