1、Annual Report 2020The health of families around the world starts with safe waterDear Friends and Supporters,Through your generosity and loyal support,weve reached more than 33 million people to date with access to safe water and the power it has to protect and save lives thank you!In a challenging y
2、ear,we came together and remained committed to helping empower people living in poverty with safe water and sanitation at home.The COVID-19 pandemic impacted Water.org,our partners and collaborators in the countries where we work,and ultimately those living without access to safe water and sanitatio
3、n at home.While our work slowed down in the early days of the pandemic,in July 2020 we started to increase impact.With your continued support,we reached more than 6.7 million people with access to safe water or sanitation in 2020,more than 4 million after the pandemic started.Thats 4 million more pe
4、ople who can now wash their hands,prevent the spread of disease,and better protect the health of their families.Thank you for continuing to donate to Water.org as we work to empower millions more in need with safe water and sanitation.As we look ahead,we are hopeful for the future and the impact we
5、will make together in 2021 and beyond.We remain committed to continuing our work to empower people living in poverty with access to safe water and the health and hope that flow from it.Sincerely,Water.org|2020 Annual Report 4Gary White CEO and Co-founderVedika Bhandarkar Chief Operating OfficerWe em
6、power people living in poverty with access to small,affordable loans for water and sanitation solutions at home unlocking education,economic opportunity and improved health.We are an international nonprofit organization that has positively transformed more than 33 million lives around the world in p