Water Clubs learn about the global water crisis and raise funds for vetted water charities. Chapters do creative fundraisers like Carry the Jerry and Walks for Water that impact lives around the world while inspiring students to grow in solidarity with their global neighbors.

Approximately every $50 raised will provide someone access to safe water. A lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation infrastructure leads to waterborne diseases like cholera, dysentery, and typhoid. These diseases kill more people every year than all forms of violence. They are also a leading cause of hospitalizations in developing countries. Providing people safe water literally saves lives and also contributes to broader development goals like education, economic growth, and gender equity.

You can give as much or as little time towards your Water Club as you’d like! We recommend that presidents budget at least 5 hours a week for the club. The level of involvement for leaders or general members can vary. That said, the more work you put into your Water Club, the greater impact you’ll have around the world!

The biggest reason is that starting a Water Club will empower your campus to provide an essential resource to people in need: water. This is a tangible and proven way to make a difference. By starting a Water Club, you’ll also grow in leadership skills, learn about a global public health crisis, and build a community on your campus where students can make friends as they work towards the common good.

The first step is to reach out to us and get in touch! You can email brian@simplecharity.org or fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Then, the next step will be to find 2-3 other people to form a launch team. This group will design your club’s activities, apply for student organization status, and begin to gather members for your new club!