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c h a r i t y : w a t e r• Largest water-focused nonprofit

organization in the United States

• Collect monetary donations to bring clean & safe drinking water to impoverished groups in developing nations

• 100% of donations go to clean-water technologies (wells, water filtration systems, and more)

• Those looking to get involved can donate, help in fundraising efforts, and volunteer at events

• charity: water has collected over $100 million to finance water filtration projects

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WAT E R i s L I F E• Provides both short & longterm

solutions to villages lacking accessibility to clean water, specifically tailoring each solution to the village they’re working with

• Equip those in need with clean water as well as access to educational programs to help foster proper hygiene and sanitation practices

• The Straw, a recent innovation from the nonprofit, helps to create clean drinking water by removing waterborne diseases & harmful substances with each sip. This water-filtration product lasts for about a year and is easily usable for all.

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