Your one act of kindness sparks generations of impact.

People at water station in Chikolongo Community, Liwonde National Park, Malawi Photo: Donal Boyd / © IFAW

Right now, Kenya is in the grip of a severe drought, and wildlife and families are running out of water. And just last year, Southern Africa experienced the worst drought in over 100 years.

As rivers and waterholes shrink, people and wildlife are forced into the same dwindling spaces. This brings elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other animals into closer and more dangerous contact with families searching for water—putting both at risk.

Your gift today can help bring clean water straight into villages at this critical time—so families no longer need to enter wildlife areas in search of it. This simple shift protects elephants and other animals relying on scarce water by giving them needed space.

Imagine the ripple of relief you’ll create—one that keeps animals safe and stabilizes families for years to come.

Give the gift of water today >>

Gloria Mbetewa and other Chikolongo community members at a water tap installed as part of the Chikolongo, Malawi. Photo: Julia Gunther / © IFAW

Your compassion reaches far beyond today

Your support will help community leaders install sustainable water systems—like solar-powered boreholes and local water points—directly inside vulnerable villages. With clean water closer to home, families no longer have to walk into wildlife areas, reducing encounters with elephants and other animals also searching for scarce water.

Each new water source eases pressure on shared water points so wildlife can move safely across their natural ranges.

Your generosity today will continue protecting people and animals for years to come. Start your impact now >>

$25 could help rangers rescue vulnerable animals impacted by drought and in search of water

$50 could help build or repair a village watering station for people, safely away from precious wildlife watering holes

$100 could help purchase a solar panel to modernize a water pump and provide life-saving water to animals and people

Water is life: supporting people and communities

IFAW's Water is Life project brings water to communities and protects wildlife in drought-stricken areas, combining hard work and technological approaches to:

+ move water from boreholes to places where it's needed most.
+ build or repair watering stations so wildlife and communities remain at safe distances.
+ modernize water pumps with solar panels.
...and more.

Critical drought conditions mean this can’t wait. Be one of the many compassionate supporters to join this life-saving work >>

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