$40 is the average cost per person to build a charity: water project. That includes funds for sanitation, hygiene training, and our partner's existing maintenance models.
When we implement projects with our local partners, we heavily invest in solutions that can last for generations. A household biosand filter, for example, can serve a family of five for 8 years or more. Our monthly giving program also works to strengthen the infrastructure between communities and our partners, providing avenues to sustain projects as they continue to be used over time.
Through the combination of two data sets — remote sensors and local partner evaluations — on average, every dollar donated pays for 1,100 liters of clean water at a hand pump. That's enough water to supply one family for 12.5 days.
Of course, these are simply statistics, and reality often introduces new variables. Still, an average of 12.5 days of clean water for just $1 is a great return on investment. Learn more on our blog post here.