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I wanted to update everyone about my meeting with the Net2NO group. It was an excellent enthusiastic group of people. Granted I was crashing in on their own agenda but they were kind enough to let me mention our drive and efforts on a global scale. I have heard back from the organisers of this global event and it’s rocking! “There will be a tremendous amount of press happening over the next week and a lot of people will be searching for your event and what you are up to. Yesterday we had over 30,000 hits on the website alone.”  I am thrilled to be part of this and would love to give back as a city and a community.

HOW WE WORK

Drilling a well can cost from $4,000 - $ 12,000 and many living on less than $1 a day can not afford one in their community, even if the money is combined.  With the help of exemplary organizations on the ground, we can drill wells and provide people with this basic, essential need. charity: water partners with local organizations in each country where we work, choosing the partners based on expertise and the ability to impact real, sustainable change in the communities they benefit. For more information on how we select our partners, and who we work with, click here.

BUILDING WELLS

The local community is engaged in the well building process, carrying out small tasks for free to reduce labor costs. This also encourages community participation and ensures community ownership after the project is complete. When the well is built, a water committee is formed. It generally consists of 6-8 people, half of them female. In the case of hospitals, the committee will generally consist of nurses and hospital staff. In schools, the committee would likely be comprised of teachers. Since charity: was founded and began activity in August 2006, we have funded the construction of more than 1,247 wells that, when completed, will provide clean drinking water to 650,000 people. We’re just getting started.

$2o can give a person in Africa clean, safe drinking water for 20 years.  100% goes to direct project costs.

Remember, being involved in a bigger cause than your own gives everyone hope and you a legacy!