A #GivingTuesday Goal: IWSH Raising Donations
Wishing to positively impact the lives of the 2.2 million Americans who live without safe water and basic indoor plumbing, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation has set a #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28, goal of raising $10,000 in 24 hours to fund plumbing upgrades and repairs for those most in need across the United States.
IWSH’s mission is to increase access to clean, running water from safe plumbing fittings and fixtures — allowing for daily bathing, proper sanitation and improved overall health. Upgrading and repairing toilets, faucets and showers, can revolutionize the way that people live and in turn, improve health, hygiene, water efficiency and overall quality of life.
Families in Alabama keep their children inside to avoid playing near exposed sewer drains covered in puddles of waste flowing directly from homes that don’t have adequate sanitation. And many Navajo Nation residents don’t have reliable access to clean water or decent kitchen or bathroom faucets where they wash their hands — increasing the risk of germs and disease.
Donations to IWSH support its mission to use skilled professionals to provide plumbing repairs and upgrades for underserved communities. Water and sanitation systems are complex. They involve water supply, drainage, gas lines and a variety of fittings and fixtures. Skilled and qualified plumbers have the know-how to navigate these complex systems, diagnose issues and ensure that all components work together the right way.
Contributions of all levels, from $5 to $1,000, are tax-deductible and will be allocated to the greatest need. Some suggested amounts to fund various projects in 2024 include:
- Handwashing: $75 toward a bathroom faucet repaired or installed
- Indoor Flush Toilet: $100 toward toilets being repaired or installed
- Personal Hygiene: $150 toward a bath/shower repair or installation
- Drinking Water: $250 toward a kitchen sink and faucet repaired or installed
IWSH’s fundraiser can be accessed at iwsh.org/iwsh-giving-tuesday.
