Charity: Water – JCEN Foundation

Charity: Water is a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world, through implementing community-owned water projects. The organization has funded 137,000 water projects in 29 countries.

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The Need

Public Health Crisis:
Dirty water carries diseases that cause immense suffering and death. It is highlighted that diseases from dirty water kill more people annually than war, with children under five especially vulnerable.

Time Wastage and Lost Opportunities:
Millions lack access to clean water, forcing them (mostly women and children) to spend hours daily collecting water. This lost time hinders education, income generation, and basic necessities like growing food.

Educational Barriers:
Lack of clean water in schools, especially toilets, often leads to girls missing school for a week out of every month. This disrupts their education and limits their future opportunities.

The Opportunity

Improved Health Outcomes:
Clean water access drastically reduces the risk of waterborne diseases, leading to healthier individuals and communities.

Increased Productivity:
Reclaiming time spent collecting water allows individuals to pursue education, work, and income generation, boosting overall economic productivity.

Empowerment and Equality:
When women and girls are freed from the burden of water collection, they gain the opportunity to pursue education, work, and leadership roles, fostering greater gender equality and overall community empowerment.

How We Engage

Financial Contributions:
Individuals or groups can engage through a one-time donation, setting up a recurring donation or sponsoring a specific water project, providing clean water access to a designated community.

Organize Fundraising Events:
Individuals or groups can organize fundraising events like charity walks, bake sales, or community gatherings to raise money for Charity: Water’s projects.

Cause-Driven Commerce:
Charity: Water fosters engagement through their store, where every purchase supports clean water projects, and brand partnerships that raise awareness and funds through unique merchandise collaborations.

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