| Last updated on November 18, 2008 |
charity: water is a nonprofit providing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations.
Description:
- Education and awareness
Through the use of field research and the use of new technology, charity: produces multimedia dial exhibitions, events, public service announcements, and grassroots activities. Through a strong web presence, charity: creates and empowers a growing community of compassionate citizens
- Products that give
charity: believes education and awareness are not enough. charity: seeks to spark giving by restoring faith in low-level donations. Campaign-related products are developed and sold. 100% of all proceeds directly fund humanitarian programs. In an age of billion-dollar philanthropy, charity: believes that even small gifts can have great impact when spent wisely in the developing world.
- Closing the loop
charity: believes there in power of showing results.
charity: proves the work done in the field, using Internet technology and volunteers with cameras to bring stories of transformed lives and communities back home. Donors are able to see the difference their gifts have on those in need.
History:
Charity: water has been in operation for two years, however has raised over 7 million dollars in funds and gifts in kind. This money has funded over 1,000 water projects, giving more than 300,000 people access to clean and safe drinking water. charity: water currently is working in 10 African nations: Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Liberia, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Cote d'Ivoire and Democratic Republic of the Congo; and in India, Bangladesh, Honduras, and Haiti.
Contact people:
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Nicky Yates, Volunteer Coordinator, (646) 688-2323, (email)
Rebecca Straw, Operations Manager, (925) 323-2477, (email) |
Address:
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150 Varick St Floor 5
New York, NY 10009
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Web Site: http://www.charitywater.org
Directions:
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charity: water is located on Varick Street between Spring and Vandam.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: CE/Spring St,
Walk distance (in minutes): 2 |
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