What it's all about
Over a billion people do not have access to clean water.
Of the 6,000 people that will die TODAY from water related disease, 4,500 will be children! The good news is there are affordable and sustainable solutions to the problem.
Hi, my name is Gil VanOrder and I launched this website to raise enough money to build 40 water wells to celebrate my 40th birthday.

100% of all money raised goes to directy to charity: water which in turn uses 100% of every penny to build wells.
(All administrative costs are covered by private donations.) Even cooler than that, charity: water goes to great lengths to prove all the work done in the field using photography, GPS technology, video and the Internet.

The average cost of a well is only $5,000. Each well provides fresh clean water to 250+ people, so a gift of $20 provides water to 1 person for 20 years!! The goal for this project is to raise $200k to build 40 wells. Your contribution goes directly to charity: water (therefore it’s tax deductible). I am personally donating my own money in addition to time and other resources.

Thank you for your time and giving.