33 Buckets

33 Buckets is a startup dedicated to creating sustainable access to clean water through human-centered design. The company's approach involves training and equipping community-run clean water franchises, emphasizing the importance of local management structures and community engagement to ensure long-lasting impact. Founded in 2012 in the United States, 33 Buckets recognizes the pressing global issue, with approximately 1.8 billion people still drinking contaminated water, leading to millions of deaths annually and perpetuating cycles of inequality.

Contrary to simply providing filters or digging wells, 33 Buckets implements a comprehensive strategy informed by research revealing that 40% of water projects eventually break down. Their mission is to address this crisis, encouraging support through their donation platform, 33buckets.org/donate, with the ultimate goal of empowering communities worldwide with sustainable water access. The last investment, a Non-Equity Assistance investment, was secured on 23 August 2016 from the eSeed Challenge.