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charity: water

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charity: water is a non-profit providing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Right now, close to 1 billion don't have access to water, something that causes more than 80% of all illness. charity: water provides sustainable solutions.

Description and/or History:

  1. 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

  1. Products that give
charity: water 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: water believes that even small gifts can have great impact when spent wisely in the developing world.

  1. Closing the loop
charity: water believes there is power in showing results. charity: water 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.

charity: water has been in operation for three years, however has raised over $11 million dollars in funds and gifts in kind. This money has funded over 1,400 water projects, giving more than 700,000 people access to clean and safe drinking water. charity: water currently is working in 16 countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda.


Contact people:

Susan Hamsher, Operations Manager, (646) 688-2323, (email)
Ella Crivello, Assistant, (646) 688-2323, (email)
Merry McCarron, Volunteer Manager, (646) 688-2323, (email)


Office fax number: (888) 707-6466

Address:

200 Varick Street
Suite 201
New York, NY 10014
(See a map)

Web Site: http://www.charitywater.org

Directions:

We are located next to the 1 train stop at Houston. We are on the corner of Houston and Varick Street. We are also located near the B/D/V/F/A at West 4th Street or the C/E at Spring Street.
  Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Houston Stop on the 1,
  Walk distance (in minutes): 1
Last updated on February 11, 2010
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