Everyone should have access to clean water to have a chance to be healthy.

At LifeStraw, we recognize access to safe water as a human right. We provide safe water to communities around the world solely on the basis of need.

In Gaza, 96% of the water is currently unsafe for human consumption, according to the UN. Nearly all safe water supplies have been cut off by Israel, along with fuel and electricity that power water and sewage plants.

More people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip, the WHO has said.

There has been a dramatic rise in documented cases of diarrheal diseases, which can be especially dangerous for young children and other vulnerable populations. 49,000 cases of diarrhea (over half among children under 5 years of age) have been reported already; this compares with pre-war monthly average of 2,000 cases. And it is assumed that actual cases are much higher.

There are also mounting threats of large-scale outbreaks of potentially fatal diseases like cholera.

LifeStraw is committed to supporting safe water efforts in Gaza – both during the current, immediate response efforts, as well as during long-term post-war recovery. We have already donated over 13,000 LifeStraw personal filters – which are being transported to Gaza in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission, Resala Charity Organization, Anera and others. In addition to sending more LifeStraw filters, we are in communication with many key stakeholders to understand how else we can support access to safe drinking water.

All of the money donated to this fundraiser will support safe water access to families in Gaza. We are committed to being as transparent as possible and will provide continuous updates to all donors on progress made.

Thank you so much for helping us get safe drinking water to people in Gaza.

**100% of donated funds go toward the cost of products and distribution of supplies. Vestergaard Frandsen, Inc. (d/b/a “LifeStraw”) does not profit from your donation.**

*LifeStraw’s Safe Water Fund operates through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund, a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178, ppf.org/pp). Contributions to LifeStraw’s Safe Water Fund qualify as tax-deductible.*

Safe Water for Gaza

LifeStraw operates the Safe Water Fund, a 501(c)3 project to support the provision of safe water where it is needed most.  

In addition to our retail-funded Give back program, LifeStraw's Safe Water Fund supports provision of safe water during humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. We also utilize funds to support the implementation of long-term, sustainable safe water programs around the world. We work with incredible grassroots organizations and local partners to help identify and reach communities and families most in need. LifeStraw also implements special initiatives in the cities where our employees live, including our headquarters in Baltimore City – as well as on Giving Tuesday each year.

Your contribution helps us reach more families with safe drinking water!

**100% of donated funds go toward the cost of products and distribution of supplies. Vestergaard Frandsen, Inc. (d/b/a “LifeStraw”) does not profit from your donation.**

*LifeStraw’s Safe Water Fund operates through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund, a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178, ppf.org/pp). Contributions to LifeStraw’s Safe Water Fund qualify as tax-deductible.*

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