founders story: Scott Harrison

purpose:

charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations such as Africa, Honduras, Rwanda, India, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, etc.

how i t works :partners:

A Child’s Right Healing Hands International Partners In Health

A Glimmer of Hope (REST, ORDA)

Integrated Community Development International Pump Aid

Action Against Hunger International Lifeline Fund Restore International

Concern WorldwideThe International Rescue

CommitteeSamaritan’s Purse (Clear

Cambodia)

EQUIP Liberia Lifewater International WaterAid America

Global Partners for Development Living Water International Water for People

Gram Vikas Nepal Water for Health

why par tners :

• have a track record of exceptional work• have been there area for years• know the language and customs of the people• have mastered the terrain and logistical

challenges of working there• know the water issues facing the communities• know which approaches to hygiene and

sanitation work best• they know what water development technique

is suitable for their specific region

what does bring to the table:

• main focus of charity: water is to spread awareness and create accountability when it comes to their donors.

• find and bring back stories of communities in need, and of the amazing work that is being done.

• work to raise money so that work can continue and double, often triple in volume.

• try and give a voice to the poor, bringing back their stories to the people here who have the ability to help.

• they provide a direct way people can give, ensuring that 100% of the money reaches those in need.

w a t e r c h a n g e s e v e r y t h i n g :

how i t i s funded:

funding water projects:

• donating $20 can provide one person with clean, safe drinking water

• donate in someone’s name• sponsor a water project - $5 000, serves up to 250 people• sponsor a school water project for $20 000 that can serve

an average of 1 000 students• sponsor a project as a company• monthly giving - $20, $50, $100, $250, $500 / month

100% of their donations would go directly to the field to fund water projects

the operat ing budget :

the well.• members pay a set amount each year

• $120 000+/Year (3 members)• $60 000-$119 999/Year (4 members)• $24 000-$59 999/Year (16 members)• $12 000-$23 999/Year (56 members)

• Corporate Sponsorships• Foundations (Select Equity Group, provision Foundation,

and more)• Gifts (technology, furniture, etc.)• Charity: Ball (the ticket sales and sponsorships from

events)

the proof:

www.char i tywater.o rg