Water is the essence of life, a necessary resource we sometimes take for granted. Yet, for millions around the world, access to clean and safe drinking water is a struggle, a daily challenge that impedes health, education, and economic prosperity. Thanks to organizations like charity: water, the tide is turning for communities afflicted by this water crisis. At Bottleless Nation, we are proud to support the impactful work of charity: water (thanks to Bottleless Nation Charitable Foundation), a cause that resonates deeply with our mission of sustainability and giving back.
What Does charity: water Do?
Founded in 2006, charity: water is a non-profit organization that brings clean water to people around the world. Their approach is simple yet profound — they mobilize resources, expertise, and local partners to fund clean water solutions in developing countries. Clean water means health, income, and education – especially for women and kids.
Who Does charity: water Help?
To date, charity: water has brought clean water to over 17 million people in 29 countries. charity: water focuses on bringing clean water to remote areas primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
703 million people in the world live without clean water. That’s more than twice the population of the United States. The majority live in isolated rural areas and spend hours every day walking to collect water for their family. Not only does walking for water keep kids out of school or take up time that parents could be using to earn money, but the water often carries diseases that can make everyone sick. But when a community gets access to clean water, it can change just about everything. It can improve health, increase access to food, grow local economies, and help kids spend more time in school.
How Does charity: water Operate?
Transparency and innovation sit at the core of charity: water’s operational philosophy. One of their most commendable practices is the 100% model. Every single penny donated by the public goes directly to funding clean water projects. They even pay back credit card fees, which means if a donor gave $100 with a credit card, and charity: water receives $97, the organization puts back the $3 to help fully fund the $100 donation. This is made possible by a group of private donors called The Well, who fund all the operational costs required to keep the charity running.
Charity: water also leverages advanced technology to ensure project effectiveness and sustainability. They use GPS units to map water points, remote sensors to track water flow, and rigorous data collection to monitor and evaluate the impact of projects. Their projects range from drilled wells to rainwater catchments to water purification systems and biosand filters tailored to meet the specific needs of each community.
Additionally, this organization is dedicated to transparency and provides donors with regular updates on the progress of their funded water projects. Even if the wells are not yet ready to be installed, donors can expect information updates regarding site location, community information.
The Impact
The transformative effect of charity: water’s work cannot be overstated. In communities with access to clean water:
- Health improves: Waterborne diseases plummet, and overall community health is significantly bolstered.
- Education flourishes: Children, especially girls, who typically collect water, can attend school consistently.
- Women are empowered: Freed from the daily burden of water collection, women can pursue additional educational or economic opportunities.
- Economies grow: Communities can invest time and resources into their development rather than dedicating them to water collection.
Why BNCF Chose to Support charity: water
Our commitment to fostering a sustainable world and empowering communities aligns with the vision and accomplishments of charity: water. Their focus on not just providing a resource but transforming lives and their innovative, accountable approach to charity work strikes a chord with us at Bottleless Nation and BNCF.
Furthermore, as a company revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses consume water – moving away from wasteful bottled solutions to an environmentally conscious approach – our ethos resonates with the sustainable, long-term solutions that charity: water champions.
Join the Mission
We at BNCF are proud of our association with charity: water, and we invite you to join this life-saving mission. Embrace the opportunity to make a real, tangible difference in the world. Whether it’s through a corporate donation, installation of a bottleless water cooler from one of our affiliate distributors, or simply spreading the word, every action counts towards the noble goal of making clean, safe drinking water universally accessible.
BNCF is proud to contribute to a ripple effect of positive change across the globe. We encourage you to reflect on the value of water in your life and consider how, through collective action, we can ensure that everyone has this fundamental right fulfilled. It’s more than water; it’s health, hope, and human dignity.
When we help others to access the clean water they deserve, we align ourselves with the best of human values: compassion, generosity, and the belief that everyone—no matter where they are—should be able to enjoy the clean water that is so vital to life.
Together, we can end the water crisis.
