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Drop of water

Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices.

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31
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
31/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Drop of water

Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices.

Founded
Headquarters
Addis Ababa
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (1)
Ethiopia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Ethiopia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 31
Peer average: 47

Red flags

· All clear
ACSO deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Drop of water is a registered environment nonprofit based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ethiopia. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 47/100 for environment charities in Ethiopia.

Drop of water has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 31 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Ethiopia is 47/100.

Drop of water is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is Bole Road.

Drop of water is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Ethiopia.

Drop of water has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices. Drop of water is classified as a environment organization registered in Ethiopia. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among environment charities registered in Ethiopia: Drop of water's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100 is below the peer average of 47/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

City of Allegan issues 'Boil Water Advisory' following drop in water system's pressure - WZZM13.com
Feb 2026
www.wzzm13.com
Cape Town dam levels drop as water reserves continue to fall - The Citizen
Feb 2026
www.citizen.co.za
Aspen Fire Department to purchase autonomous drones to drop water - CBS News
Feb 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Willis ISD, City of Conroe drop water dispute lawsuits, reach new agreement - Click2Houston
Feb 2026
www.click2houston.com
Water Wise's Drop-by-Drop wetlands conservation workshops continue in Sebokeng Township - Bizcommunity
Feb 2026
www.bizcommunity.com
Gyeongju Wildfire Mop-Up: Helicopters Drop Water Bombs on Smoky Areas - 조선일보
Feb 2026
www.chosun.com
IAF conducts firefighting operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley, uses Mi-17V5 aircraft to drop water - India.Com
Jan 2026
www.india.com
Penang records 0.6pct drop in water consumption last year - NST Online
Jan 2026
www.nst.com.my
Pure Trade and the sustainable design of the Biotherm Drop water bottle - Industries Cosmétiques
Jan 2026
www.industries-cosmetiques.fr
Lake of the Ozarks dock owners advised to prepare for annual drop in water levels - KY3
Dec 2025
www.ky3.com

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Drop of water

What is Drop of water?
Drop of water is a environment nonprofit organization based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices.
When was Drop of water founded?
Drop of water was founded in 2018.
Where is Drop of water located?
Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Is Drop of water trustworthy?
Drop of water has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Drop of water's website?
https://www.dow-dropofwater.org
Are donations to Drop of water tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.