a child's right

COLLABORATE »We look for outstanding partners, at every turn. The key to a child’s right is the catalytic fusion of innovative thinking, scalable solutions, rigorous honesty, impassioned commitment, and authentic partnerships. Our collaborative peers bring true leverage to bear.

In-Country Partners

The idea behind a child's right is not to create new institutions—but to help existing ones get even better. We look for the strongest children's organizations, serving those with the greatest water needs, and we help them build capacity with reliably clean water.

Donors

There is no way—truly, no way—that children with the greatest water needs can depend upon safe drinking water without the generosity of good people. The groups and individuals who make this possible command our greatest respect.

Manufacturers

Our work could not be accomplished without the philanthropic partnerships with product manufacturers. From ultrafiltration systems to bubblers (drinking fountain spouts), generous manufacturers increase the value of our work and stretch the impact of donor's gifts.

Allies

We will never solve the world's water crisis alone. And we cannot meet all children's needs, as a single organization. We proactively seek and value allies - companions doing heavy lifting together - and feature their good work wherever we can. These are groups we are inspired by, continually learn from, and recommend.

George F. Russell, Jr.

In late November, 2010, George F. Russell, Jr. and Dion Russell announced a private charitable donation of $10 million to a child's right, an international water charity that provides safe drinking water to children around the world. The couple's gift is aimed at providing 1 million children with safe drinking water during the next 10 years. "Our intent is to make a significant difference, and to convince others to help support a child's right, so we can help children with a fundamental and vital need," said Mr. Russell. "I've invested in this organization for years, and I am proud of their work and more importantly, the results."