Good news: The future is in the hands of a 15-year-old president

…and that really is good news, we promise.…and that really is good news, we promise. [Good News] [Coming this September...] We’re kicking back-to-school season off with a little homework assignment: Start brainstorming all of your best fundraising ideas. On September 1, you can put them to good use for your chance to win a whole host of prizes — including a chance to see your impact firsthand. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information coming soon! 👀 [Coming this September...] We’re kicking back-to-school season off with a little homework assignment: Start brainstorming all of your best fundraising ideas. On September 1, you can put them to good use for your chance to win a whole host of prizes — including a chance to see your impact firsthand. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information coming soon! 👀 [Meet Natalia, the 15-year-old president] [Natalia, the 15-year-old Water Committee president for her community, standing with other members of her team]( [Natalia, the 15-year-old Water Committee president for her community, standing with other members of her team]( Back-to-school blues got you down? Not if Natalia has anything to say about it. Elected by her peers for her ability to read, write, and maintain progress, Natalia serves as the president of her community’s Water Committee, a group responsible for the sustainability and maintenance of each water project. But leading this committee is far from Natalia’s only responsibility. Before clean water came to her community in Mozambique, she struggled to balance everything on her plate — including her most time-consuming task, walking for water — with attending school. She usually only made it to class once or twice a week. Now, with access to clean water (thanks to supporters like you!), Natalia has all the time she needs to be a leader in her community, support her family, invest in her education, and tackle her biggest dream yet. [Meet Natalia, the 15-year-old president] [Natalia, the 15-year-old Water Committee president for her community, standing with other members of her team]( [Natalia, the 15-year-old Water Committee president for her community, standing with other members of her team]( Back-to-school blues got you down? Not if Natalia has anything to say about it. Elected by her peers for her ability to read, write, and maintain progress, Natalia serves as the president of her community’s Water Committee, a group responsible for the sustainability and maintenance of each water project. But leading this committee is far from Natalia’s only responsibility. Before clean water came to her community in Mozambique, she struggled to balance everything on her plate — including her most time-consuming task, walking for water — with attending school. She usually only made it to class once or twice a week. Now, with access to clean water (thanks to supporters like you!), Natalia has all the time she needs to be a leader in her community, support her family, invest in her education, and tackle her biggest dream yet. [5 min read] Want to know what it is? Read the rest of Natalia’s story. It should only take about 5 minutes. [5 min read] Want to know what it is? Read the rest of Natalia’s story. It should only take about 5 minutes. [READ “THE 15-YEAR-OLD PRESIDENT”]( [READ “THE 15-YEAR-OLD PRESIDENT”]( — your friends at charity: water [Some more Good News] [Some more Good News] [Young girl getting water from a tap stand]( Thank you, Baxter International Foundation! As part of their commitment to World Environment Week, [Baxter International Foundation]( awarded charity: water with a grant which will bring clean and safe water to more than 840 people in Malawi, Kenya, and India. These efforts aim to build a more sustainable future for communities worldwide. [FreeWill logo with a quill]( Where there's a will, there's a way Wills don’t just direct your funds: They give you agency over your legacy. FreeWill empowers you to create a will that reflects your values and protects those you love. Writing one is simple, free, and fast — it only takes about 20 minutes. [Get started.]( [Thank you] You open doors of opportunity every time you give. Instead of walking for water, students like Natalia get to walk through these doors, taking hold of brighter futures and bigger dreams as they go. Your generosity makes it all possible. Thank you. PO Box 5026, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5026 [Update My Preferences]( | [View In Browser](