Spring 2024 was a busy time for Water for Life Charity. And it was all possible because of you.  Over the last several months we’ve distributed 1,287 VF100 water filters to five different countries. This means that 10,300 more individuals in the world have access to clean, safe water and the opportunities it brings. Thank you for being a part of these life-changing water projects.  Learn more about each of our Spring 2024 clean water projects below.  Bali, Indonesia As a small nonprofit we are dedicated to focusing efforts and donations on water solutions instead of logistics ..read more

In August 2022, catastrophic floods struck Pakistan. One third of the country was underwater and 33 million individuals were left trying to survive; half of these individuals were children. Already insufficient water and sanitation systems were further strained, and 5.4 million people were forced to use water from contaminated sources.  In an effort to alleviate challenges and provide safe water for drinking and sanitation, Water for Life Charity partnered with Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) to distribute VF100 water filter kits to high-risk areas. Water for Life Charity p ..read more

Helping displaced Palestinians in Gaza and the surrounding region is an ongoing water project at Water for Life Charity.  This past week Water for Life Charity president and founder James Brown dropped off 381 pounds of medical supplies and water filters at the Utah Lifting Hands International warehouse. These supplies included a variety of necessities such as bandages and surgical supplies. These and other supplies will be shipped to the Gaza region by another partner organization Distribute Aid.  As we’ve met in coordination meetings with global organizations working to get aid to ..read more

The world water crisis affects different communities in different ways. And just as no community is the same, neither are water solutions.  Water for Life Charity works with local partnering organizations and local leadership to determine which water solution tool is best to meet the needs of individuals, families and children in each locality we work with.  Easily transportable and low-maintenance VF100 water filter kits are a great solution for rural and more remote communities that may not have access to electricity and other resources. Water filters also quickly bring an easily-a ..read more

On September 30, 147 individuals came together to move for change at our third annual co-sponsored Avalaunch Gives Back 5k & Family Fun Run event. With your help we broke past records and raised funds to change lives through clean, safe drinking water.  This is the impact we made: 147 race participants  $4,469.21 raised from race sign ups, sponsorships, and purchased filters on-site to purchase 89 VF100 water filter systems (including the filter and water collection bucket) 712 individuals and children who will have clean, safe drinking water for the next fiv ..read more

On October 1, people across Guatemala celebrated Día del Niño, or Children’s Day. The day was celebrated with gifts, games, treats, piñatas, and dance and musical performances. But celebrating can be hard for some children when they lack basic necessities the rest of the year. Día del Niño celebrates children and their joy, but it also highlights the need to recognize and improve children’s wellbeing. Guatemala experiences very prevalent health and water challenges: Guatemala is the number one country in Latin America for child malnutrition Its levels of stunting (limited growth and developme ..read more

At the age of ten Alexandrine Harig raised $50 for Water for Life Charity by selling hand-painted cards, and she hasn’t stopped since.  “In fifth grade I was introduced to the global water issue and I saw a path where, even as a young person, I could take small actions to bring safe water to those in need,” shares Alexandrine. Wanting to address water inequality and help share solutions, Alexandrine educates others and utilizes her unique talents to spread awareness about the water crisis and its solutions and raise funds to make those solutions a reality, even in the most remote communit ..read more

A year and a half after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and one year after our fundraiser for water relief efforts, Water for Life Charity continues to provide safe drinking water for individuals and families in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Unique Water Crisis Water is a fundamental resource that is often overlooked in the chaos of war.  Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the UN estimates that roughly 16 million Ukranians need water, sanitation and hygiene assistance. Damaged water and power infrastructure continue to make essential needs and resources limited at best and unattainable at w ..read more

#GivingTuesday! November 30, 2021 At Water For Life Charity, we rely on our donors’ support to keep the progress of clean water moving forward. With a 100% volunteer staff, our donations come through supporters who know their entire gift goes directly to helping women, children and families receive clean water solutions, so they can live productive, healthy lives. Join the global movement to better the lives of people all around the world as each $25 donation supplies a family with one filter and two buckets with the potential to filter thousands of gallons of bacteria contaminated water into ..read more

This past October, on the 29th, the 2nd Annual “Avalaunch gives back 5k and family fun run” occurred to great success! Many of you probably heard about how the event went, and perhaps even had the opportunity to attend it, but for those who didn’t, here is an update on how it went! If you want to hear more about what the activities were that attendees could participate in, check out this blog post. A shot of the Family Fun Run The 2022 Avalaunch Gives Back 5k and Family Fun Run (or the ‘5k Fun Run’ for short) was an event to remember, with over 150 racers, and $3500 raised for water filters al ..read more