#142: Clean Drinking Water for Everyone with Christoph Gorder

Can you imagine having to walk miles just to get water to drink? Or you can't use whatever comes from the sink when you brush your teeth? For more than 700 million people worldwide, this is a reality. They don't have access to clean drinking water.

Christoph Gorder is the Chief Global Water Officer of Charity Water, which seeks to provide clean drinking water for everyone. The nonprofit has already raised millions of dollars to help the cause, with additional projects in the works that will impact 50 million people across 21 countries.

We're chatting about how Charity Water has raised money, why clean water is a solvable problem, and the importance of being genuine with your donors or customers.

Highlights of our conversation

• How Christoph got involved with Charity Water. (3:22)

• Why clean drinking water is so critical and why it’s such a solvable problem. (6:10)

• Some of the surprising elements Christoph has experienced while working in clean water. (11:08)

• The importance of keeping in touch with the communities Charity Water has helped. (14:41)

• The biggest surprises and challenges of working with charities, and how to overcome them. Pro tip: Lots of these ideas work for any kind of business, too! (19:44)

• Why it’s always worth asking, “what can I do to help?” (24:34)

• A look at some of the upcoming Charity Water projects for 50 million people across 21 countries. (26:44)

• The top three ways to spend a day off. (28:26)

Where to find Charity Water

Learn more about Charity Water and perhaps make a donation!

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