“TRANSFORMING LIVES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH SAFE DRINKING WATER”
Water Partners International
Text, Images by J. Ecochard and courtesy of CHARITY:WATER
The price of a barrel of oil dominates the evening news these days, but fresh drinking water is truly the most precious commodity.
We’ve written about Scott Harrison and his really makes a huge difference charitable endeavor Charity:Water.
This non-profit has been chosen by fit perfect pants retailer Theory as their newest Icon Project.
Meaning, Theory’s line of water clothing for sale- with the cost of development and materials underwritten by the company so that 100% of proceeds go towards freshwater well projects in Ethiopia- is stylish AND has raised over $51,000 to date.
Next up is the Paris Theory store as the site of Charity:Water’s heartfelt multimedia exhibition that accompanies the purchasable clothing collaboration.
PLUS Charity:Water has also partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue (through June 16th) to sell $5 charity: water awareness bands –and again, amazingly- 100% of all proceeds directly fund clean water project costs.
SAVE THE DATE: June 10th
If you live in New York City or can travel- join Charity:Water for a summer fundraiser on the 10th floor of the Saks Fifth Avenue New York Store. A multimedia exhibition, and a special evening for 1,000 people is guaranteed. 100% of the $100 ticket price will directly fund freshwater well projects. Tickets are available NOW! CharityWater.org
2nd ANNUAL GIFT BAGS FOR GOOD
Another organization that’s making a helpful difference in the global water crisis is Water Partners International..."that empowers local communities to take charge of their own water."
We learned about this non-profit, around since 1990, at the 2nd Annual Gift Bags For Good-that took place at the swank W Hotel in Union Square. The packed soirée had a silent auction of swag bags donated by print, celebs, and television shows-with proceeds going to Water Partners and the worthy Clothesoffourback.org-also the site for the online auction of other goodies.
In a press release from the Think PR team, Paul Poux, the impetus behind Gift Bags For Good-noted:
“I go to events throughout the year and receive many gift bags chock full of great things. They seemed too nice to waste on just me, and that's when I thought of auctioning them off for charity. I've always wanted to help provide clean water to the world's poor, since it is a problem affecting over 1 billion people, so I made Water Partners International the beneficiary for the inaugural event. We will benefit Water Partners for our second year, and welcome Clothes Off Our Back as an additional beneficiary.”
And we say “amen” to that.