In 2007, the Tap Project was born in New York City based on a simple, tangible and easy-to-implement concept: restaurants would ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, and all funds raised would support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world.
WHEN DOES THE TAP PROJECT TAKE PLACE?
The Tap Project takes place each year during World Water Week, beginning March 22, the United Nations World Water Day.
WHY A CAMPAIGN ABOUT CLEAN WATER?
Because clean water is essential, yet nearly 900 million people worldwide lack access to it. Waterborne illness is the second largest killer of children under five, with more than 4,200 children dying every day of water-related diseases. We think those numbers should be zero.
WHAT IS WORLD WATER DAY?
In December of 1992, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22nd of each year World Day for Water. Countries were invited to devote the day to concrete activities such as the promotion of public awareness, conferences, round tables, seminars and expositions related to the conservation and development of water resources.
WHERE CAN I MAKE A DONATION?
You can make a tax-deductible donation at any time by visiting the Donate section of tapproject.org (please note the minimum donation online is $5).
HOW WILL THE TAP PROJECT DONATIONS BE USED?
The money raised will be used to support UNICEF's clean water programs. UNICEF works in more than 90 countries around the world to improve access to safe water and sanitation facilities in schools and communities, and to promote safe hygiene practices. Every dollar donated to the Tap Project will be used to support these programs. Funds collected will be allocated to the countries and areas UNICEF has identified as most in need. Tap Project donations from the 2008 campaign funded water and sanitation programs in Nicaragua, Iraq, Cote d’Ivoire and Belize.
Over the past 15 years, more than one billion people gained access to improved drinking water and sanitation facilities. UNICEF’s goal is to reduce by half the number of people without sustainable access to safe water and basic sanitation by 2015.
HOW CAN I HELP UNICEF SAVE CHILDREN’S LIVES THROUGH THE TAP PROJECT?
There are a number of ways to get involved with the Tap Project!
- Become a Tap Project Campaign Volunteer.
- Become a Tap Project participating Restaurant.
- Donate today and help UNICEF provide children with access to clean water.
- Share this with your friends to get them involved!
- Get your company on board through the Tap in Your Workplace program.
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