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Making 2020 (Donations) Count

We want to make it easy for YOU to help us fight the pandemic AND create good jobs. We’ve also just announced an incredible end-of-year match for all giving, up to $50,000, thanks to Aqua For All. So all donations from now till 2021 are doubled! Here are the ways you can take advantage of End-of-year Giving with us, from stock donations to cryptocurrency.
Staff
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Stories from the Field

A Decade of Giving Water for Christmas

Read on to hear Tesi's story about how she got involved with The Adventure Project and how she continues to help keep the water flowing by providing jobs to locals | The Adventure Project
Staff
December 23, 2020
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Stories from the Field

Giving Tuesday 2020

Giving Tuesday
Staff
December 1, 2020
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How We Built This

Joy Against the Rain

Our Co-Founder shares what happened when she personally ran out of money. And how she won a Peace Corp Award, despite never enrolling in the Peace Corp.
Becky Straw
October 30, 2020
5 min read
How We Built This

How We Found Our "Why" and How You Can Launch Your Own Nonprofit On A Shoestring Budget

Becky's “why” for starting The Adventure Project and how they launched on a tiny budget ($4,000).
Becky Straw
October 26, 2020
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How We Built This

The Adventure Project Began Because I Got Fired

Being fired always triggers an existential crisis. For Becky Straw, it led to changing the way we look at aid.
Becky Straw
September 27, 2020
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We're Hiring A Content Creator

Are you a creative? Come change the world with us!
Staff
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Stories from the Field

I Will Keep Helping Women.

Elizabeth was born and grew up in Mwanza, Tanzania. She has six children and one grandchild. Before, her family struggled for food and school fees. Thanks to your support, we hired Elizabeth in 2018 to be one of the first classes of stove masons in Tanzania.
Staff
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COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Resources for You

A list of loans, grants, free software, and other resources for our community impacted by COVID-19 in the United States.
Staff
March 27, 2020
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COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Africa Updates

News updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Africa.
Staff
April 6, 2020
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