Poverty (2010 Q1)
Poverty
Featured beneficiary in the POVERTY category for first quarter 2010:
WATER FOR PEOPLE
Charity Navigator rating: 4star
Annual budget: $6.9 million

Water For PeopleWater For People helps people in developing countries improve their quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities and health and hygiene education programs.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We believe in the dignity of all people and that access to safe drinking water and effective sanitation are basic human rights.

We believe in the power of partnerships. We search out trusted partners who share our vision and work together to build long-term relationships based on trust.

We believe we owe it to the communities we serve, our volunteers, staff, and donors to keep our promises and manage our resources effectively and efficiently.

Our vision is a world in which all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation; a world in which no one dies from a water- or sanitation-related disease.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER FOR PEOPLE
Website: www.waterforpeople.org
YouTube Channel: Water For People
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Charity Navigator: Water For People
ABOUT THE SELECTION PROCESS

Beginning on January 1, 2010, Foundation Beyond Belief will highlight ten charitable organizations per quarter -- one in each of ten categories. Among other considerations, beneficiaries will be chosen for efficiency, effectiveness, moderate size (annual budget <$10M), compatibility with humanist focus on mutual care of this world and this life, no direct promotion or proselytizing of a particular worldview, and geographical diversity.

The beneficiaries for the first quarter of 2010, including the organization on this page, were selected by the Foundation Board. Active members can help us choose future beneficiaries by researching and nominating charities and (beginning Jan 1) by discussing, debating, and advocating for the causes of their choice through our social network. Final decisions will be made by the Board, but collective member input will be among the most important considerations.
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