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Waves for Water

Access to clean water, for everyone that needs it. In 2009, professional surfer, Jon Rose, believed there could be a more meaningful way to participate in the world - a way to do what he loved, while helping people along the way. That inspired him to create, Waves For Water (W4W), a targeted, special-ops style, non-profit organization where we focus on correcting the imbalances of water scarcity, in developing communities around the world. At the center of our efforts is empowerment. Supported by the belief in developing and empowering local networks, we always implement our programs through the local teams of volunteers and community leaders, that we cultivate in the beginning stages of any program. This process enables us to connect with a community on a deeper level, by establishing trust and rapport, over time – which, ultimately, ensures the highest potential for a truly sustainable program. Over the past ten years we have implemented 155 clean water programs, in 48 countries–using water filtration systems (150,000), bore-hole wells, and rainwater harvesting systems; impacting an estimated 3,750,000 people. In addition to our primary focus around providing clean water,.

Los Angeles, CA 1% for the Planet

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  • PCT - California Section D
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Cobal Canyon Loop
  • Gabrielino Trail
  • Silver Moccasin Trail (NRT)

The record

EIN
27-1319189
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Website
www.wavesforwater.org
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