What they call their work
What they do
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 10 activities
- Advocacy for global water equity through innovation and collaborationAdvances efforts to address global inequities in water access through innovation, collaboration, and technology, leveraging partnerships and strategic relationships to scale impact.
- Building a global awareness network for the water crisisWorks to build a global network dedicated to raising awareness and support for ending the global water crisis, fostering collaboration and sustained engagement.
- Educational outreach on the global water crisisProvides speaker presentations and educational experiences about the global clean water crisis, health, and social justice to raise awareness, inspire action, and educate stakeholders on the production and impact of water filters.
- Engagement of entertainment industry for clean water advocacyEngages relationships from the entertainment industry to raise awareness and drive real-world change for clean water access, amplifying advocacy and outreach efforts.
- Facilitation of fundraising campaigns for clean water initiativesFacilitates fundraising campaigns to support clean water projects, ensuring 100% of donations go directly to funded projects, and enabling the construction of wells, delivery of filters, and implementation of water solutions.
- Implementation of community water projects with local partnersImplements clean water projects in partnership with local leaders and organizations, providing resources, training, and support. Projects start at $10,000 and include construction of wells, delivery of water resources, and installation of filtration systems tailored to community needs.
- Installation of sustainable water treatment and filtration systemsInstalls cost-efficient, cutting-edge water treatment solutions and filtration systems in affected regions worldwide, including biosand and ceramic filters, with documented projects in the Philippines, Nicaragua, Nepal, Indonesia, Mexico, and other regions. Since 2019, these installations have impacted over 30,000 lives directly through schools and homes.
- Leadership and organizational development of 100 FOR ALL INCFounding and leading 100 FOR ALL INC with a focus on expanding its social impact and operational reach in addressing the global water crisis.
- Organization of donor impact trips to project sitesOrganizes impact trips to the Philippines for donors to visit communities, witness the implementation of clean water solutions they funded, and engage directly with beneficiaries, enhancing transparency and donor engagement.
- Provision of WASH training alongside water solutionsDelivers water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) training in conjunction with the installation of water filtration systems in communities across Nicaragua, Indonesia, Mexico, and other regions, ensuring sustainable use and long-term impact.
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Who they work with
- 100 For All Partner — Collaborates with corporate sponsors to support clean water initiatives.
- Barry University Partner — Steven Torrisi holds a BA from Barry University.
- Chris Partner — Collaborates with 100 For All on clean water initiatives.
- Chris Schortgen Partner — Founder/CEO of 100 For All and featured speaker for events.
- Columbia University Partner — Paul Gimenez holds a degree from Columbia University.
- Indigenous peoples in the Philippines Partner — Collaborates with indigenous communities in the Philippines who manufacture water filters.
- Langtang Valley Village Partner — Partnered to provide disaster relief including water filters and raw materials after the 2015 earthquake.
- Lee & Zimmy Classic Partner — Collaborated with 100 For All on clean water initiatives, with proceeds supporting water filter projects.
- SDG 5, 6 & 8 Network — Aligns ceramic water filter initiatives with Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
- T&E Solutions LLC Partner — Company that aligned its values with 100 For All's mission and contributed to clean water projects.
- UC Berkeley Partner — Paul Gimenez holds a degree from UC Berkeley.
- United Nations Government — Aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6 for clean water and sanitation.
- Virginia Commonwealth University Partner — Chris Schortgen is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University.
How they approach the work
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- Collective Individual Action Modelmethodology: collective individual actionBy mobilizing individuals to contribute time, resources, or advocacy, the organization generates large-scale change through aggregated small actions, because sustained collective engagement amplifies impact beyond what institutional actors alone can achieve.
- Community-Engaged, Culturally Tailored Solutionsmethodology: culturally-tailored-solutionsBy designing water interventions in collaboration with local communities using culturally sensitive and context-specific approaches, the organization ensures long-term sustainability and adoption, because local ownership and relevance increase effectiveness and reduce dependency on external actors.
- Gender-Integrated Water Interventionsmethodology: gender-integrated-water-interventionBy embedding gender-sensitive indicators into water and sanitation programs, the organization advances both water access and gender equity, because addressing structural inequalities improves outcomes for women and strengthens community resilience.
- Integrated Awareness and Technology Deploymentmethodology: integrated awareness and technology deploymentBy combining public awareness campaigns with the development and deployment of innovative water treatment technologies, the organization addresses the water crisis through both behavioral change and scalable technical solutions, because awareness drives engagement while technology ensures measurable, sustainable impact.
- Needs-First, Evidence-Based Designmethodology: needs-assessment-firstBy conducting research and on-the-ground assessments before intervention design, the organization ensures solutions are appropriate and effective, because understanding local needs prevents waste and increases the likelihood of long-term success.