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PLANET WATER FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 271236020 · $3.7M rev · operational · www.planet-water.org
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Planet Water Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on providing access to safe drinking water in communities affected by natural disasters and water poverty. They operate in over 33 countries, deploying advanced water filtration systems and hygiene education programs to support vulnerable populations. Their initiatives have reached 5 million people across more than 2,500 communities.

activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 10
  • Community Water Access Projects Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Provides clean water access to over 5 million people through various projects in more than 2,500 communities across 33 countries.
  • Deployment of Water Filtration Systems and Handwashing Infrastructure Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Installs AquaTower and AquaBlock water filtration systems and handwashing infrastructure in schools and communities globally, providing access to safe drinking water for over 1 million beneficiaries across 15 countries, including Mexico, Cambodia, and the Philippines. These systems support up to 6,000 people each and have been deployed in over 2,500 communities across 33 countries.
  • Mobilizes teams to provide urgent support and deploy emergency water filtration systems in response to natural disasters, impacting communities in various countries.
  • Emergency Disaster Response with Water Filtration Systems Emergency Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Services
    Deploys emergency water filtration systems, such as AquaBlock and AquaTower, to communities affected by natural disasters globally, including floods in Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil; hurricanes in Jamaica and North Carolina; typhoons in the Philippines and Vietnam; and earthquakes in Myanmar, the Philippines, Morocco, and Türkiye. These deployments provide urgent access to safe drinking water for affected populations.
  • Implementing Water-Health & Hygiene Education programs Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Implements Water-Health & Hygiene Education programs for children in developing countries, alongside providing clean water and sanitation.
  • Installing water filtration and handwashing systems Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Installs AquaTower and AquaBlock water filtration systems and handwashing infrastructure in schools and communities, providing safe water access to over 1 million beneficiaries across 15 countries, including 30 AquaTower systems in six Mexican states supporting over 50,000 people.
  • Providing emergency water and sanitation response Emergency Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Services
    Deploys emergency water filtration systems and provides urgent support to communities affected by natural disasters globally, including responses to floods in Indonesia and Brazil, hurricanes in Jamaica and Mexico, typhoons in the Philippines and Vietnam, and earthquakes in Myanmar, Morocco, and Türkiye.
  • Supports over 100 schools in the Philippines with safe water access and provides clean water access to communities impacted by natural disasters.
  • Water Filtration System Installation Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Installs water filtration systems and handwashing infrastructure to provide safe drinking water access in various communities.
  • Water-Health & Hygiene Education Programs Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Implements educational programs focused on water, health, and hygiene to promote safe practices and improve community health outcomes.
capacity building · 1
  • Water-Health & Hygiene Education Programs Clean Water Access Initiatives
    Implements Water-Health & Hygiene Education programs to complement water access initiatives, ensuring communities understand and practice safe hygiene behaviors.
strategies · 9

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

AquaBlock Emergency Water System
Provides safe drinking water access in emergencies, producing up to 700 liters per hour for up to 6,000 people.
AquaTower Water Filtration System
Permanent water filtration system deployed post-disaster, producing up to 1,000 liters per hour for up to 1,800 people.
Water-Health and Hygiene Education Programs
Educates communities on hygiene practices alongside water access initiatives.
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • 1% for the Planet Partner — Environmental Partner with 1% for the Planet.
  • AFAD Partner — Coordinated with the Turkish disaster management agency for the Türkiye earthquake response.
  • BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • Capital One Philippines Partner — Partnership started in 2016, supporting over 100 schools in the Philippines with safe water access and disaster response work.
  • Coca-Cola Foundation Funder — Supports Planet Water Foundation since 2016, enabling deployment of AquaTower systems in every province of Cambodia.
  • Columbia Sportswear Partner — Partnership provides clean water access to schools in communities where Columbia Sportswear's suppliers operate, with volunteers from both organizations participating.
  • Coordinación Nacional de Protección Civil Partner — Cooperated with for deploying water filtration systems in Acapulco, Mexico.
  • Harita Nickel Partner — Partner supporting disaster response efforts in Sumatra.
  • Hit Promotional Products Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • ISRACARE Jamaica Partner — Deployment partner for emergency water filtration systems in Jamaica.
  • MCI (Motor Controls Inc.) Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • MetLife Foundation Partner — Partnership supports over 50,000 people with safe water, installing 30 AquaTower systems in Mexican schools since 2022.
  • Philippines Partner — Provided safe water access for schools in Cebu recovering from an earthquake.
  • PromoCares Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • Red Crescent Partner — Coordinated with for the Türkiye earthquake response.
  • Royal Caribbean Group Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • Starbucks Partner — Partnership started in 2011, supporting AquaTower system installations in 13 countries for coffee-growing and underserved communities.
  • The Starbucks Foundation Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • The Starbucks Foundation Funder — Supports the partnership with Starbucks, enabling AquaTower system installations in 13 countries.
  • The Starbucks Foundation Partner — Partner supporting disaster response efforts in Sumatra.
  • Watts Water Partner — Partner supporting disaster response efforts in Sumatra.
  • Watts Water Technologies Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • Xylem Funder — Corporate partner supporting disaster response efforts.
  • Xylem Funder — Provided support for the Türkiye earthquake response.
  • Xylem Partner — Partner supporting disaster response efforts in Sumatra.
  • Xylem Partner — Partnership has provided clean water access to over 1 million beneficiaries through school-based projects and emergency response in 15 countries.