Last year, over 200 groups all over the U.S and Canada signed up to take "The Water Challenge" and raise money to build wells at schools and in community centers in Africa and India.

Those wells are being installed right now! And these same groups are watching it all happen online. Now...it's your turn!

Sign up right now to find out how to get your school, youth group, church, office or friends involved to help give clean water.

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It's Easy to get Started

It's easy to launch your own "The Water Challenge" fundraiser and help provide access to clean water!

Everything you need to get started is right here. All of the tools are free and easy to use so you can concentrate on making your project a success.

Organizing The Water Challenege is easy. We provide everything you need to run your fundraiser! Check it out.

Give...Then See

You can choose how and where the money you raise will help build wells and water projects.

Then, within about six months, you will be able to see the well or project you helped build!

We'll post pictures, GPS coordinates, and brief community reports right from the field as soon as the project gets started.

See the work we're doing right now to get an idea of what you'll see too!

About Wells for SchoolsSee Completed Projects

Here's How It Works

• Give it Up
  Make water your only beverage...for 2 weeks.
• Collect Your Savings
  Take the money you would have spent on soda, juice, sports drinks, bottled water etc., and put it aside to give clean water. Collect your savings in a cup wrapped with a "The Water Challenge" label.
• Wear your wristband
  It'll help you remember to choose water and to spread the word.
• Continue your sacrifice for 2 weeks.
  If you are heading toward the soda machine, head for the water fountain instead. If your family goes out to dinner and you usually order iced tea, ask for water. It's free. You'll be amazed at how the savings add up. Encourage your whole family to participate.
• Give it Away
  After 2 weeks, calculate the amount of money saved by your sacrifice and give water through The Water Project, Inc. It will be used to drill new water wells in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Sudan or India...you choose!

Still Not Sure?

Last year we sent out over 50,000 bracelets to 200+ groups. Together we brought clean water to tens of thousands of people.

We've featured some of the groups who've recently completed the challenge on our site - so you can get inspired. They all had one thing in common. They far exceeded their own goals! Most do...

See What Others Did in 2008-09

Still Got Questions?

Don't hesitate to contact us and ask!

We'll help you think through your project and get you any additional resources you need.

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Share and Comment

"We were shocked to see how some people have to drink dirty, contaminated water and walk miles and miles to get it."

- Jessie, Middle School

"It has inspired our class to be better and live for others, not just ourselves."

- Alex, H.S. Senior

"Our school-wide goal was $4000, just enough to build a well for a community... after counting all the money, we had raised a grand total of $9038.06!"

- Devika, H.S. Junior

"The opportunity to help others puts a joy in your heart like nothing else can. Our whole school was able to be a part of something that will forever change people’s lives…We look forward to seeing the project completed."

- Casey, H.S. Student

"We feel so proud of [our daughter] and all the children that participated in making clean water a reality for those who don’t have it. This was a great lesson for us all, and inspired many of us to give of our resources to help those without."

- Ann B., Mom

Give Water. Change Everything.

Your school or group can help build wells for schools in Kenya. Partner with other groups or go it alone and build an entire well.