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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Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices.
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Providing access to safe drinking water and enabling rural communities in Ethiopia to adopt proper hygiene and dignified sanitation practices.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDrop 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Drop of water is registered in Ethiopia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Drop of water is registered in Ethiopia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralCity of Allegan issues 'Boil Water Advisory' following drop in water system's pressure - WZZM13.com
Cape Town dam levels drop as water reserves continue to fall - The Citizen
Aspen Fire Department to purchase autonomous drones to drop water - CBS News
Willis ISD, City of Conroe drop water dispute lawsuits, reach new agreement - Click2Houston
Water Wise's Drop-by-Drop wetlands conservation workshops continue in Sebokeng Township - Bizcommunity
Gyeongju Wildfire Mop-Up: Helicopters Drop Water Bombs on Smoky Areas - 조선일보
IAF conducts firefighting operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley, uses Mi-17V5 aircraft to drop water - India.Com
Penang records 0.6pct drop in water consumption last year - NST Online
Pure Trade and the sustainable design of the Biotherm Drop water bottle - Industries Cosmétiques
Lake of the Ozarks dock owners advised to prepare for annual drop in water levels - KY3
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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.