BENE’s Commitment to Giving: Partnering with charity: water

At BENE™, we believe in the power of fashion to do more than just look good—it should also do good. That’s why we’re proud to partner with charity: water, an organization that is transforming lives by providing clean and safe drinking water to communities in need around the world. With each purchase you make, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to charity: water, helping to tackle the global water crisis and provide people with the life-changing resource of clean water.

Our Partnership with charity: water

Why clean water? Access to clean water is one of the most fundamental needs for health and survival. Yet, despite significant progress in recent years, millions of people worldwide still lack access to safe, clean drinking water. In fact, almost 1 in 10 people on this planet don’t have access to clean water. This leads to preventable diseases, lack of sanitation, and countless barriers to education and economic opportunity.

At BENE™, we’ve chosen charity: water as our charity partner because they are making measurable, lasting changes in the lives of people who need it most.

charity: water was founded in 2006 by Scott Harrison with the vision of bringing clean, safe drinking water to every person on the planet. What started as a personal mission to help communities in Africa has now grown into one of the most innovative and impactful non-profits in the world, working in 29 countries and helping more than 15 million people gain access to clean water.

Their model is both simple and revolutionary. By focusing on water access, charity: water addresses not just a basic human need, but a key factor in improving public health, education, and economic development in the most impoverished regions of the world. This isn’t just about charity; it’s about creating long-term, sustainable change.

How charity: water Works

One of the things that sets charity: water apart is its commitment to transparency. Unlike many other charities, 100% of the public donations they receive go directly to water projects in the field. This means that every dollar you donate is used directly for building water wells, providing filtration systems, and ensuring clean water access for communities. All overhead costs for charity: water—like staff salaries, office rent, and fundraising costs—are covered by private donors and corporate sponsors, which means your donation is fully allocated to the cause you care about.

They achieve this transparency through their innovative “Water Projects Tracker”, which allows donors to track the exact impact of their donation in real-time. You can see where your money has gone, which communities it has helped, and the progress of specific water projects. charity: water provides detailed reports, photos, and even GPS coordinates for each project, so you can be confident that your contribution is making a real difference.

How the Donations Work Through Pledge

We’re committed to ensuring that every donation we make is transparent, secure, and impactful. That’s why we use the Pledge platform, which allows us to seamlessly integrate charity donations with our sales process while maintaining full transparency for our customers.

Here’s how it works:

1. Purchasing from BENE™: When you make a purchase from BENE™, a portion of the sale is set aside to go toward charity: water. You can see the what percentage of the sale goes to charity on each product page. We’ve partnered with Pledge to manage these donations directly from your checkout process. This means that at the time of your purchase, the donation amount is automatically calculated and earmarked for charity: water.

2. Transparency and Reporting: Through Pledge’s platform, we provide real-time updates about the funds raised and the impact your purchase is making. Pledge also ensures that the funds are directly transferred to charity: water in a timely and efficient manner. All donations are tracked and reported back to you through our partnership, so you can always see exactly where your contributions are going.

3. 100% of Donations Go to Charity: As with charity: water, we make a commitment that 100% of the donations raised through our sales go directly to charity: water’s water projects. We have no hidden fees and no administrative costs taken out of your donations. Everything you give goes directly to helping provide clean water to those who need it most.

Why We Chose Charity: Water

We chose charity: water because of their unparalleled focus on sustainability and transparency. They don’t just build wells; they focus on building a community’s long-term ability to manage and maintain their water sources, ensuring that the impact lasts for generations. Each project is designed to be sustainable, with charity: water working hand-in-hand with local communities to train them on water management, sanitation practices, and maintenance.

What’s more, charity: water’s work goes beyond just providing clean water. Access to clean water directly impacts a community’s health, education, and economic potential. For example, with clean water, children don’t miss school due to waterborne illnesses, women and girls no longer spend hours every day fetching water, and entire communities can focus on improving their quality of life and local economy.

Community-Led Giving: You Have a Voice

At BENE™, we believe that giving back is a collaborative effort, and your voice matters. We don’t just want to choose where your donation goes—we want you, our community, to have a say too. Every year, we’ll hold a community vote on which causes and organizations we should partner with, based on your feedback and the causes you feel are most important.

Whether it’s expanding our efforts to fight hunger, support education, or provide medical care in underdeveloped regions, you’ll be able to vote on the direction of our charitable giving. We want to ensure that the causes we support align with the values and priorities of our customers, because we’re in this together.

Our Promise of Transparency

We understand that trust is earned, and we take that responsibility seriously. That’s why we’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. From regular updates on the projects your donations are supporting to clear and transparent reporting of how funds are being used, you can count on BENE™ to always operate with honesty and integrity.

Through Pledge, we will provide ongoing reports on the funds raised and the impact your contributions are having. You’ll have access to detailed information about the specific water projects funded, photos of the communities served, and live updates on how charity: water is improving lives.

The Impact of Your Purchase

Every time you make a purchase from BENE™, you’re not just buying clothing—you’re joining a movement. You’re becoming part of a global effort to provide clean water to those who need it most. Together, we’re helping to create a world where access to clean water is a right, not a luxury.

Thank you for supporting BENE™, for choosing fashion with a purpose, and for helping us make a real difference in the world. We’re excited to continue this journey with you and look forward to the positive change we can achieve, together.

DO GOOD, WEAR GOOD!