Our Projects
Waves For Water implements projects that provide access to clean water for those in need throughout the world. Checkout the map above or the list below to see what we’re doing, where we’ve been, and how you can help.
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Browse projects to discover how Waves For Water helps communities around the world.
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Initiative
Waves for Water has coordinated a full-fledged Hurricane Relief Initiative in response to Super Storm Sandy that has absolutely decimated the North Eastern seaboard. Though we normally focus on clean water,…
Open Funding
| Funds Raised$1,292,722 | Potential Impact350,000 |
Waves For Awassa // Project Ethiopia
OUR MISSION: We believe safe drinking water is a basic human right – that children around the world shouldn’t have to play Russian Roulette every time they take a sip…
97% Funded
| Funds Raised$19,316 | Potential Impact20,000 |
Wellness For Haiti
Although it has been close to three years since the devastating earthquake that brought Haiti to its knees, there is still much to be done. It is easy to externalize…
2% Funded
| Funds Raised$1,116 | Potential Impact100,000 |
Project Liberia 2013
Ten years after the devastating civil war, just 1 in 4 Liberians has access to safe drinking water, according to the World Health Organization. Half of all Liberians have no…
60% Funded
| Funds Raised$15,075 | Potential Impact60,000 |
North Korea Project
In October 2012 Waves For Water went to North Korea (aka Democratic People's Republic of Korea). We arrived in Pyongyang with duffel bags of water filters in-hand and made our…
100% Funded
| Funds Raised$7,700 | Potential Impact5,000 |
Project Sierra Leone
Water supply in Sierra Leone is characterized by limited access to safe drinking water. Majority of rural population must use traditional sources for drinking water: rivers, lakes, ponds, streams. The…
46% Funded
| Funds Raised$9,190 | Potential Impact20,000 |
Project Nepal
By bringing tools, techniques and inspiration, Waves For Water helps people gain access to safe drinking water . . . at a cost of one dollar per person. Jon will…
26% Funded
| Funds Raised$2,600 | Potential Impact10,000 |
Hydration Nation
"One School. One Nation. One World." Help High School Students raise funds for a nation in need. Hurley H2O and the Rob Machado Foundation are partnering with select high schools to combat global…
Open Funding
| Funds Raised$60 | Potential Impact0 |
Project Pine Ridge // America
This dispatch is a little longer than ones I’ve done in the past – which is very indicative of how much it impacted me. It’s been one of the most…
100% Funded
| Funds Raised$9,000 | Potential Impact28,700 |
Afghan Campaign // The Wolfhounds
I write today with the great excitement of introducing our recent project in Afghanistan with you. About six months ago a US Army Captain by the name of Michael Brabner…
77% Funded
| Funds Raised$76,625 | Potential Impact150,000 |
Project Peru // Q'ero
Vanishing Cultures Foundation, Inc. was created to support the indigenous people of Peru by preserving their spiritual lineage and supporting their economic development. Vanishing Cultures’ approach to fulfilling its mission is…
69% Funded
| Funds Raised$6,860 | Potential Impact20,000 |
The Bali Project
Indonesia is seen as a premier surf destination/travel spot for the surf community. Though its pristine breaks draw surfers every year, more than 100 million Indonesians lack access to clean…
100% Funded
| Funds Raised$25,000 | Potential Impact50,000 |
Project Nicaragua
I often describe Waves For Water, ultimately, as an empowerment project… obviously the people who receive the help are empowered when they have access to clean water, in some cases,…
100% Funded
| Funds Raised$1,250 | Potential Impact7,000 |
Japan Disaster Relief
The decision to launch a relief effort for Japan came easy. Just one glimpse of the news after the March 11th quake/tsunami hit, triggered every sensor I have for this…
100% Funded
| Funds Raised$8,000 | Potential Impact20,000 |
Game Changer // Haiti - Phase II
We always feel good about giving the gift of clean water. In my opinion, water is a god given right – like air… But the fact that there are still such…
100% Funded
| Funds Raised$40,000 | Potential Impact80,000 |