Rating for Water.org

The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear that water and sanitation were key to an effective COVID-19 response. Now more than ever, access to safe water and sanitation is critical to the health and resilience of our global community. In the short-term, we shifted activities to respond to the needs of our partners and the people we serve. We worked to improve the quality and quantity of hygiene activities, assisted our in-country partners in navigating COVID-19 impacts, and supported policies and investments that connect water and sanitation with the responses of government and development finance institutions. We also adapted to communicating virtually, both amongst our global team and with our partners around the world. For example, we continue to develop eLearning opportunities for our partners to access training materials and resources virtually. Now and looking ahead, we anticipate the demand for water and sanitation will intensify as a means of protecting more people from COVID-19 and future health issues. We play a critical role in helping to meet this urgent need. We also recognize an increased demand for sustainable water and sanitation solutions in the face of climate change, as the people we serve will be the most affected. This has driven investments in climate research and the development of a Water & Climate Fund to direct resources to initiatives that will help increase resiliency to climate change, such as improving water and sanitation infrastructure in the countries where we work.

Donations of $5,000 USD or more can be designated to a country or region where we work. Please contact us if interested.

The most efficient and effective way to make an impact is to make a general donation to Water.org. Your financial gift will be leveraged for the most urgent needs. Our more than 30 years of experience gives us the insights and learnings to maximize our impact together. Further, there are administrative costs associated with directing your funds to a specific country or geography which can decrease the overall impact of your gift.