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These groups implement projects either directly or through regional partners and have some connection to established churches or faith groups.

• Church World Service www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer This US-based organization provides relief and development assistance on behalf of 35 Protestant, Reformed and Orthodox main-line denominations. The CWS Water for All campaign is implemented through regional staff and regional partners in Southeast Asia and Africa. Posted at 3:39pm on Thu, Mar 26 2009

These groups implement projects either directly or through regional partners and are not connected to an established church or faith group.

• WaterAid www.wateraid.org/ This international organization originated from the community of UK water service professionals. It is probably the largest organization devoted exclusively to water and sanitation. It has a US fund-raising arm, which is WaterAid America. Posted at 3:08pm on Thu, Mar 26 2009

• Water for People www.waterforpeople.org/site/PageServer This group originated in the community of US water service professionals. WFP implements projects primarily through regional partners and staff; however, it has recently created a volunteer corps. Posted at 3:31pm on Thu, Mar 26 2009

• Blue Planet Run Foundation blueplanetrun.org/ Uses network linking donors and organizations with implementing capacity to community submitted projects in order to fund projects Posted at 3:27pm on Thu, Mar 26 2009

• CARE www.care.org/careswork/whatwedo/health/water.asp Largest international NGO doing relief and development work, including water and sanitation projects Posted at 3:15pm on Thu, Mar 26 2009

These organizations fund national governments or non-governmental organizations that implement projects, but do not implement projects either through regional partners or through volunteers and staff.

These organizations fund international or national groups that implement projects, but do not implement projects either through regional partners or through volunteers and staff

• Ecumenical Water Network - World Council of Churches www.oikoumene.org/en/activities/ewn-home.html International network of Christian organizations and individuals working to provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education, with a sharp focus on water justice. Posted at 5:01pm on Fri, Mar 27 2009