Clean water
needs a wave.
Be the Wavemaker.
Wavemakers are the monthly donors who make sure Water For People never has to slow down. Your gift keeps water flowing every single day.
What Can Your Monthly Support Do?
When you give monthly, your money goes further. Reliable support allows Water For People to plan ahead, respond quickly, and keep our work moving forward without interruption. Your gift helps build water systems designed to last – because we don’t call it success unless it’s sustainable.
Planting trees captures rainfall, restores groundwater, and protects drinking water sources – helping communities prepare for longer droughts and heavier storms.
Plant 30 native tree seedlings in Malawi for $11 a month.
A reliable source of water changes lives – especially for women and girls who often walk to collect water. Safe water quality improves health, and nearby access to water saves time and increases safety.
Rehabilitate a water point in India, such as repairing pipes to ensure water flows safely and reliably, for $23 a month.
In rural Bolivia, women are stepping into new roles as trained plumbers – challenging norms, earning income, and helping bring lasting water and sanitation solutions to their communities.
Cover one year of training and certification for a woman to become a plumber in Bolivia, including her uniform and toolkit, for $48 a month.
Wavemakers Like You
"It is important to me to give water because water and sanitation are such basic needs. What I like most about Water For People is that the organization works smart. It teaches people to manage their water systems, which makes them sustainable. I chose to become a Wavemaker because it’s easier to budget my donations. By giving monthly as a Wavemaker, I help Water For People reliably know they’ll have the resources they need."
- Jana, Wavemaker in Colorado
"Safe and reliable access to water makes all things possible, especially for women and girls. I’ve made the commitment to support Water For People in its efforts to end the global water and sanitation crisis as a monthly donor."
- Melissa, Wavemaker in Florida
"I think it's awesome to hear about women becoming Certified Plumbers after they were told only men could do that line of work!!!"
- Maria, Wavemaker in Nevada
You're one step from making waves.
✓ Lasting impact
Your longterm support changes lives through longterm water access.
✓ 100% tax-deductible
We'll send a year-end receipt automatically.
✓ Update anytime
You can update or cancel your monthly giving through our Supporter Hub.
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Students splashing at school in Rwanda.
Everything you need to know
"Individually, we are one drop.
Together, we are an ocean."
– Ryunosuke Satoro