A non-profit organization providing water wells and sanitation systems to schools in Africa

For Miriam's 8th birthday she decided that instead of gifts she would ask her friends to help children in Africa,so she sent out an invitation with this written on it; Please don't bring a gift for me - We will make a cool group present while you are here. For my birthday, I would like to make a donation to a charity. I would like to help dig a well for a school in Africa.

There's no age limit on having a big heart. Six year old Megan from New York heard about the water crisis in Africa and wanted to help. Megan held sponsored read-a-thons amongst other things and managed to raise $1000 all on her own.

The student Council and Penny Harvest Committee from the Bronx Charter School for Excellence collected funds for a Penny Harvest campaign and raised $500 for Drop in the Bucket. The students fervently collected loose change from classrooms and then developed a round table forum to discuss where they would donate the money they raised.

Water you waiting for? If a student body of only 190 can raise $7000 in a week, imagine what your school can do. Students’ innovative fundraising methods helped spark the interest of the community, which helped them attain their goal.

Among other methods, the young students of the LaFrancis Hardiman School in Wyandach, New York raised money over three months by recycling cans and bottles. Thanks to the kindergarten, first and second graders of this school, children thousands of miles away enjoy the right to clean drinking water everyday.

A little bit of change can go a long way… Never take for granted the power of change. Eight year old Brayden of Colorado collected and donated all of his change to Drop in the Bucket. “I want to help Africa. I hope this money helps.” Thank you Brayden! Your generous contribution helped to provide clean, accessible water to children in Uganda.