page_title: Global H2O
section_title: A Clean Water Initiative
hierarchical_section_title: Global H2O / A Clean Water Initiative
caption_attribution_description: English: Madara Repse &amp; Global H2O
context_page_description: Global H2O Group is a 5013 registered charity in the United States of America, which was founded by James DeWitt Wilde, David Simons, and Chris Wooten.
  According to the charity, Global H2O has funded over 30 projects in Northern Uganda, helping 60,000 people to obtain clean drinking water from the production of standard United Nations designed boreholes.
  It now operates in the UK, Germany and USA for fundraising purposes. It has also partnered with the Royal Order of Saint Lazarus in Ireland to deliver clean drinking water to the impoverished of Northern Uganda
  Global H2O is not politically oriented, not religion oriented, all volunteer, with the goal for efficient investment of donor funds
context_section_description: Wilde discovered the water crisis during an expedition in the Himalaya on Cho Oyu, the world's sixth highest mountain. According to his web site (www.jamesdewittwilde.com), James fell ill with dysentery and it was during these moments of agony during the descent that he "understood" the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene issues (WASH). Using PR from his 7 Summits campaign and thanks to the help of Sage Business Solutions, Modry Design Studio, and Great Outdoor Provision Company, he secured the initial funding and key fundraising software for Global H2O.
  As a result of funding provided for his Everest expedition in 2010, Wilde decided to self fund his expedition and use the sponsors funds to finance the very first water project in 2010. He was accompanied by Madara Repse, a professional photographer/ journalist, who in turn shot the photos which have become the face of the company today. The project which was completed in February 2010 is still in use today, and Wilde makes a point of visiting it every time he is in Northern Uganda.
  Wilde's vision which was immediately shared by his partners, Chris Wooten and David Simons was to build an all volunteer team with a clear focus on efficiency of allocation of donations to projects. The company commits as part of its policy to ensure that at least 80% of all donations make their way into projects. The current level is 91% according to their web site. The tenets were quickly developed to include non affiliation to religion or politics and to demonstrate all work completed on behalf of the donors.
  The company grew rapidly during the ensuing two years adding affiliated Limited Liability Companies in Austria, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The company has seen 350% donation growth on average per year since its inception across all affiliates.
caption: Madara Repse & Global H2O
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