I gave because I trust LifeStraw to serve those in need faithfully.  The need in the Los Angeles area is overwhelming for every kind of assistance.  Providing clean water in a smoke-filled environment helps to maintain fire survivors' health.  I am a dedicated LifeStraw customer because of the work the company does to serve people in need.

Access to hydration should be a basic human right. Grateful that LifeStraw is investing in a life saving initiative, which is why our family supports their mission. 

Prayers for those affected by the fires and Thank You LifeStraw for helping families in need.  

We used our  LifeStraw for 3 weeks after Hurricane Helene destroyed Asheville’s water system 

Thank you for bringing safe water to Los Angeles county. <3

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

The Safe Water Fund operates as a 501(c)(3) project, supporting the implementation of long-term, sustainable safe water programs worldwide. We partner with grassroots organizations and local leaders to identify and reach communities and families most in need.

In addition to our retail-funded Give-Back program, the Safe Water Fund provides safe water during humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters. We also lead special initiatives in the cities where our employees live, including at our headquarters in Baltimore City, and participate in Giving Tuesday efforts each year.

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

*The Safe Water Fund operates through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund, a Texas nonprofit 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 the Safe Water Fund qualify as tax-deductible.*

Your contribution helps us bring safe drinking water to more families. 

Thank you for your support!

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**LifeStraw's Commitment**

At LifeStraw, we are committed to providing safe water solutions to communities at home and around the world. Our Safe Water Fund helps to ensure we can respond swiftly and effectively when disasters strike. From hurricanes and floods to other unexpected crises, having access to clean and safe drinking water can prove lifesaving for those affected by emergencies.

**Your Support Matters**

Your support can make a significant difference. At LifeStraw, 100% of your contribution to the Safe Water Fund goes toward the cost and distribution of supplies. By making a recurring contribution to the Safe Water Fund, you help us provide essential supplies and immediate relief to those affected by these disasters. Together, we can ensure that families have access to safe drinking water when they need it most.

**Join Our Mission**

We invite you to join us in this vital mission. Please consider making a small recurring donation of any amount to the Safe Water Fund today. Your generosity will help us prepare for the coming months and provide a lifeline to those in need during emergencies.

Thank you for your support and commitment to making a difference.

***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.*

**Periods should never hold girls back.**

At LifeStraw, we believe that a period should mark progress, not pause a girl's potential.

SafiCycle, a movement run by LifeStraw, is breaking barriers, protecting health, restoring dignity, and keeping girls in school across Kenya.

This isn't just a program, it's a long-term solution for education, health, and dignity.

**The Program**

In 2023, we launched SafiCycle in Western Kenya—reaching over 1,750 adolescents with reusable menstrual underwear and comprehensive reproductive health education.

The SafiCycle Menstrual Hygiene Program aims to improve menstrual health and hygiene management for adolescent girls in rural areas. The program is designed to provide access to safe, sustainable menstrual products, education on proper menstrual hygiene practices, and break down the stigma around menstruation.​ Our goal is to empower adolescents with the knowledge and resources they need to manage their menstrual hygiene effectively, without fear or shame. We believe that by doing so, we can help improve their health, well-being, and overall quality of life.​

SafiCycle is about fostering understanding within communities. Our programming includes educating boys and men to break down stigma and promote empathy, creating a more inclusive society.

**The Challenges**

Adolescents across the globe are often unprepared for the onset of menstruation; they regularly lack materials for hygienically catching blood, facilities for changing and disposing of menstrual waste, spaces and supplies for the cleaning of reusable menstrual materials, and proper menstrual health and hygiene information and education. ​

65% of adolescent girls in Kenya cannot afford menstrual hygiene products, and often resort to using rags or other fabric or paper scraps for all their hygiene needs.​

Many schools lack proper sanitation facilities to address menstruation needs (including a safe, clean private location to change their menstrual products; a private and environmentally-friendly place to discard pads; and soap and clean water to wash hands afterwards). ​

Just 32% of rural schools in Kenya have a private place for girls to change their menstrual products.

**The Negative Impacts**

Studies from Kenya find that schoolgirls engage in transactional sex to pay for menstrual products and other basic needs. In rural Western Kenya, 2 out of 3 pad users receive pads from sexual partners. One study revealed that as many as 10% of 15-year old girls were having sex to pay for period products.

Poor menstrual hygiene can pose serious health risks, like reproductive and urinary tract infections which can result in future infertility and birth complications.

In Kenya, it is estimated that girls lose an average of 4 days of school a month due to complications managing menstruation. This costs them 165 learning days over four years of high school. ​

**The Solutions**

By providing safe, reusable menstrual hygiene panties, girls can stay in school longer, stay safe from infection, and stay out of the transactional environment of trading for period products.

By wearing the panties even when not menstruating, it minimizes the risks for ‘embarrassing’ leaks – encouraging girls to attend school even when it’s around the time of their menses. ​Reusable period panties only need to be changed every 12 hours, so one pair can last the entire school day. ​They are less conspicuous than reusable pads, so can reduce the shame and stigma of properly washing and drying the products. ​

**Your Support**

LifeStraw is on a pathway to expand SafiCycle to cover 100,000 girls in the next five years. Your contributions can help us reach this milestone.

$15 gives one girl one year of dignity through SafiCycle

$45 covers one girl, with three years of support

$450 transforms an entire classroom

$7,500 empowers an entire school

$75,000 impacts an entire school system



***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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**Situation**

Five major wildfires continue to rage over Los Angeles County into Friday morning, with nearly 35,000 acres burned. These fires have resulted in at least 10 fatalities, the destruction of nearly 10,000 structures, and the evacuation of approximately 200,000 residents. 

Residents around the greater Los Angeles area are at risk of hazardous conditions including poor air quality due to smoke pollution and water quality and access issues. 

The sudden surge in water usage caused pressure drops in the water distribution system. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power issued boil water notices for areas affected by the fires, advising residents to use only boiled or bottled water for drinking and cooking. This precaution was due to potential contamination from ash, debris, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) caused by the thermal degradation of plastic  within water distribution systems.

**How You Can Help**

At LifeStraw, we’re preparing to respond immediately. Safe water access is critical in the aftermath of wildfires. LifeStraw is partnering with responding organizations and local grassroots teams to distribute water filters and purifiers to those affected. Our goal is to ensure that communities have safe drinking water as they face the devastating impacts of this rapidly changing situation.

As we are make preparations to mobilize our resources to the hardest-hit areas, we need your help to expand our reach. With your support, LifeStraw can provide life-saving access to safe water for families and communities.Your donation will help us:

- Deliver water filters and purifiers to impacted areas
- Work alongside local nonprofits and grassroots organizations to reach those in need
- Ensure that survivors have access to safe water during power outages and water system failures

Your donation to LifeStraw’s Safe Water Fund will help us to provide these life-saving resources and ensure that those impacted have access to safe drinking water. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.Please join us in bringing relief to those affected by the Los Angeles fires. 

**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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