You have the power to change the lives of thousands in Waslala.
Just $25 provides one Waslalan with clean water for a lifetime. Think about that – you can permanently improve someone’s life just by sacrificing the cost of a dinner out. Join us. Support our work. Help us save lives.
To make a payment online via Paypal:
Prefer to mail us a check? No problem! Please make checks payable to Water for Waslala and mail to:
Water for Waslala
c/o Justin Knabb, Treasurer
2000 Friedensburg Rd
Reading, PA 19606
Water for Waslala is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 90-0509942). All donations are tax deductible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will my money be used for?
70 cents of every dollar donated will be directly wired to Waslala, Nicaragua, to be used for buying the materials necessary to install a community’s water system. 30 cents of every dollar will be used to cover the expenses of Water for Waslala, which mainly include the salaries of our local project management staff in Waslala. These staff members assist with project management in Waslala, including community organization, training on water system use and maintenance, health & hygiene and environmental workshops, and project evaluation.
Q: Are my donations tax deductible?
Yes, Water for Waslala is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 90-0509942) and all donations are tax deductible.
Q: How is accountability ensured?
All funds will be spent on water projects in Waslala, Nicaragua. Our focused goal allows for transparency and accountability for our donors. Donors will be informed of the community to which their funds will be directed for the construction of a new water system through individual emails and letters; major donors will be shown on the projects page.
Our financial statements are also made available on our financials page to convey as much transparency about our financial history as possible.
Q: How do donations get to Waslala?
All donations are sent to Waslala via a wire transfer from Water for Waslala's account to an earmarked bank account of our local partner, La Parroquia Inmaculada. All funds tranferred to this earmarked account can be used only for Water for Waslala projects, and withdrawals can only be conducted by the pastor and administrator of La Parroquia Inmaculada. Water for Waslala's Board of Directors monitors the accounting records of La Parroquia to ensure that all funds are being used for their indended purposes.
Q: How much do I need to give to make a difference?
Every dollar helps in bringing clean water to Waslala. There is no donation too small or too large. It takes between $25 and $50 to provide each Waslalan man, woman, or child with access to clean water for a lifetime. Any contribution is welcome, so long as it comes from heart.
