To give clean water in someone’s honour, make a gift through Water Well Project’s official Charitable Impact campaign, then create a free personalised honour card at waterwellproject.com/honour/ to print, download or share with them. It works for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, thank-yous, and as a memorial gift in memory of a loved one.
Why water makes a beautiful gift
We all know someone who “doesn’t need anything.” What they would love is to know that their name is attached to something that matters. A gift toward clean water says: you are the kind of person whose life makes other lives better.
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink.”
Matthew 25:35
Jesus said that whatever we do for “the least of these” we do for Him (Matthew 25:40). A gift in someone’s honour lets them share in that.
How it works in three steps
- Give. Make your gift through the official Water Well Project campaign on Charitable Impact. Choose any amount.
- Create the card. Open the honour card maker, add their name, the occasion and a personal message.
- Send it. Print it, download it as an image, or share a private link by text or email.
The card is a personal note from you; it doesn’t display gift amounts or confirm a donation. Receipt eligibility is confirmed by Charitable Impact when you give.
Ideas for every occasion
Christmas
For the teacher, the boss, the in-laws, or the friend who has everything. Celebrate the birth of Jesus by giving the gift He describes as living water.
Birthdays
Ask friends to give toward clean water instead of gifts — then share the honour card with everyone who joined.
In loving memory
Honour someone who poured themselves out for others. A memorial gift lets their love keep flowing.
Weddings
Add clean water to your registry, or give in honour of the couple: two lives joined, a community refreshed.
Thank you
For a pastor, a mentor, a nurse, a coach. Say thank you with something that lasts.
Mother’s & Father’s Day
Women and girls carry most of the world’s water. A gift in Mom’s honour carries special meaning.
What to write on the card
- “Because you have refreshed so many, a gift toward clean water was given in your honour.” (Proverbs 11:25)
- “Merry Christmas! This year your gift is helping bring clean water and the love of Jesus to communities across Africa.”
- “In loving memory of a life that overflowed with love. May it keep flowing.”
- “Two hearts, one well of joy. Congratulations!”
The card maker suggests a message for every occasion, and you can write your own.
Make it a family tradition
Some families choose one “water gift” every Christmas and read verses about living water together. Others run a Water Walk or a two-week water-only challenge and give what they save. However you do it, you’re teaching the next generation that generosity is part of following Jesus.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
Questions people ask
Can I donate to clean water in someone’s honour?
Yes. Give through Water Well Project’s official Charitable Impact campaign, then create a free personalised honour card at waterwellproject.com/honour/ to print, download or share.
Is clean water a good Christmas gift?
Yes — a gift toward clean water in someone’s honour is a meaningful alternative gift for people who have everything, and it reflects Jesus’ words, “I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink” (Matthew 25:35).
Can I make a memorial gift toward a water well?
Yes. Give through the official campaign and create an “In loving memory” card to share with the family.
Does the honour card show how much I gave?
No. The card shows the recipient’s name, the occasion, your name and your message. It does not show amounts or confirm a donation.
