Bringing clean water and sanitation
to people around the globe
one village at a time
Links
Faith-based groups implementing projects
These groups implement projects either directly or through regional partners and have some connection to established churches or faith groups.
www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer
This US-based organization provides relief and development assistance on behalf of 35 Protestant, Reformed and Orthodox main-line denominations. The CWS Water for All campaign is implemented through regional staff and regional partners in Southeast Asia and Africa.
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Secular groups implementing projects
These groups implement projects either directly or through regional partners and are not connected to an established church or faith group.
www.wateraid.org/
This international organization originated from the community of UK water service professionals. It is probably the largest organization devoted exclusively to water and sanitation. It has a US fund-raising arm, which is WaterAid America.
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM
www.waterforpeople.org/site/PageServer
This group originated in the community of US water service professionals. WFP implements projects primarily through regional partners and staff; however, it has recently created a volunteer corps.
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:31 AM
blueplanetrun.org/
Uses network linking donors and organizations with implementing capacity to community submitted projects in order to fund projects
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Largest international NGO doing relief and development work, including water and sanitation projects
Posted March 26, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Other great information sources
Ecumenical Water Network - World Council of Churches
www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home.html
International network of Christian organizations and individuals working to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education, with a sharp focus on water justice.
Posted March 27, 2009 at 1:01 PM