Causes: International, International Development, International Relief, Philanthropy
Mission: The Water Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that unlocks human potential by building and connecting global networks of local leaders, communities of generous supporters, and an informed public to provide sustainable water and sanitation programs to needlessly suffering communities in developing countries.
Results: Children are healthy. Women are free from the burden of long walks to collect dirty water. Schools are open with clean water and are investing in the future of their communities. Families are thriving. Every community and school has its own story of water – and every story is shared with you. There is nothing more powerful than your generosity and safe water. Since inception, your support has funded over 2,500 projects in nine countries. Our current, regional programs in Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Kenya are a partnership between you, local leaders, and communities and schools - all united around a core mission of solving the water crisis, forever. Our core commitment to sustainability means that your donation today means clean water today, and tomorrow. We prove that commitment by publishing real-time impact data on our website. Currently, The Water Project provides over 569,000 people with clean water every single day through water programs providing service and support at 1,500 current and past water points.
Target demographics: Developing communities in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 541,000+ people
Geographic areas served: Sub-Saharan Africa
Programs: Sustainable safe water, hygiene, and sanitation programs that include drilled and repaired wells, rainwater harvesting tanks, spring protection projects, and sub-surface dams, sanitation and handwashing facilities.