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Fashion. Water. Justice.

Co-creating water-just textile supply chains for people and nature

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WHY WATER?

Fashion – one of the world’s largest consumers and polluters of water.

Producing a single pair of jeans can require up to 9,000 liters of water. Toxic dyes and untreated wastewater contaminate rivers and groundwater. This pushes surrounding communities into severe water scarcity and a public health crises.

One in four people worldwide—2.2 billion—lack access to safe drinking water. Global textile production hubs, their communities and ecosystems already face severe water stress today. And this situation is only projected to worsen in the future. At the same time, millions of textile workers and their families rely on the same water sources the industry is polluting.

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OUR MISSION

We are an international NGO providing clean water for textile workers and their communities to improve their health through promoting human well-being, ecosystem restoration & industry education.

WHAT WE DO

We tackle the man-made water crisis

and it’s devastating impact, driven by the fashion & textile industry, focusing on the most affected communities and ecosystems in the global production hubs. Through impact-driven networks we foster shared responsibility and accountability for a truly water-just fashion system. We build and share knowledge with educational formats and partner with brands and grassroots organizations to implement local water-related mitigation projects.

Inform

We educate about the adverse impacts of the fashion system on water resources and its consequences for human and planetary health, gender equality, and social justice and encourage consumers & brands to take action!

Restore

We support projects in textile-producing regions, where water quality and availability have been most impacted by the fashion industry, to restore local communities' access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene by working together with local grassroots organizations and brands.

Connect

We build inclusive networks that connect consumers, brands, industry experts, academic and development institutions, and grassroots organizations to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote shared responsibility — with a focus on centering and amplifying voices from the Global South.

OUR COLLABORATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS

We believe in full transparency about how and where our funds are used. Here’s what we’ve accomplished since 2018.

87k

people with access to clean water

300k

health treatments of water-borne diseases

10k

hectares of cotton fields cultivated with sustainable water management

1k

industry stakeholders educated about water justice in textile supply chains

TESTIMONIALS

Here is what our partners & funders say about us

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Anne KupschusSenior Executive @ Beechfield
“Partnering with Drip by Drip strengthens our commitment to sustainability and transparency. Their expertise helps us reduce water impact and meet the growing demand for eco-conscious products.”

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Lisa SchmidSustainability Manager @ SNOCKS
“With Drip by Drip, we found passionate partners making real change where it matters most. The 'WASH 4 Schools' project in Pakistan lets us give back to children and communities — and we couldn’t be prouder.”

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Miriam WalterSenior Communications Manager @ MOMOX
“At momox, we give used clothing a new life to save resources and promote more conscious consumption. We’re super happy to have drip by drip as a partner, who shares our passion for change in the fashion industry, raises awareness, and is actively involved in the production countries.”

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Michel HubletHead of Sustainability @STANLEY/STELLA
“Through our partnership with Drip by Drip and Agroho, we’re bringing vital healthcare and education to communities near our factories in Bangladesh. Their hands-on approach and adaptability make a real difference.”

Check out our latest Impact Report of 2024!

Together with our partners and donors, we were able to multiply our impact again in 2024. Learn how your contributions are fostering lasting change.

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