Case Study: TeamWater Raises $40M for Clean Water Access Through Crypto

Empowering Global Access to Clean Water Through Crypto Philanthropy

See how #TeamWater raised $40M nearly $10M in crypto to bring clean water to millions worldwide with help from The Giving Block and WaterAid.

$9.8M in Crypto

Led by donations in SOL, USDC, and USDT.

$40M+ Raised

Crypto donations powered 25 percent of total funds, bringing clean water to thousands.

Record-Setting Livestream

MrBeast, Adin Ross, and xQc raised $12M in a single Kick stream, the most ever raised in one livestream

Total Donations TeamWater

Impact in Numbers

The #TeamWater campaign set out with a bold goal: raise $40 million to bring clean water to 2 million people. The result? More than $40 million raised, and nearly $10 million of that came through crypto donations.

With help from The Giving Block, WaterAid, #TeamWater’s global partners, made crypto donations accessible, secure, and impactful. These donations did not just help hit a number. They empowered global access to safe water.

A Growing Need

WaterAid is an international nonprofit with one goal: to change the world through water. Along with decent toilets and good hygiene, a reliable supply of clean water is essential for health, dignity, and a life full of opportunity. Learn more about their mission and impact at wateraid.org.

Every day, communities around the world go without clean water. With one in ten people lacking access to safe water, the urgency is clear. The #TeamWater campaign addressed this crisis head-on, demonstrating that strategic fundraising, especially with crypto, can unlock powerful results.

A Transformative Wave of Crypto Giving

Crypto donors played an instrumental role in the success of #TeamWater, accounting for nearly 25 percent of total funds raised. In total, crypto donations across more than 20 cryptocurrencies added up to $9,839,436.57 in support.

Leading the charge:

  • SOL (Solana): $3,716,485.18
  • USDC: $3,037,464.82
  • USDT: $1,528,044.19
  • LTC: $995,248.52
  • ETH: $490,236.61
  • BTC: $71,399.97

Other notable tokens included DOGE, AVAX, OP, BONK, FLOKI, and more, showing the breadth and diversity of the crypto community’s support.

Through WaterAid’s partnership with The Giving Block, crypto donors could give in a tax-efficient and secure way that aligned with their values and financial strategies.

Streaming for Impact: A Record-Setting Livestream

The momentum behind #TeamWater reached new heights during an 18-hour livestream on Kick, featuring MrBeast, Adin Ross, and xQc. What started as a $5 million goal turned into a history-making effort that raised $12 million in one stream. The event now holds the record for the most money ever raised in a single livestream.

This success drove even more visibility and momentum for the overall campaign, introducing countless new supporters to WaterAid’s mission.

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A Message from the WaterAid Team

This campaign reminded us that the water crisis is massive—but it’s also solvable. When communities come together, from creators to crypto donors, the impact is extraordinary. We’ve been humbled by the generosity we’ve seen and inspired by how many people have joined the effort to make clean water access a reality for millions.

Sarah Kershaw

Digital Acquisition, WaterAid America

We sat down with Sarah during the #TeamWater campaign to discuss its goals, strategy, and impact in this full interview:

Looking Ahead: What These Funds Will Make Possible

Thanks to the success of #TeamWater, WaterAid will expand its clean water initiatives across multiple continents. The funds raised will support:

  • New water infrastructure in remote and underserved regions
  • Hygiene education and sanitation programs for schools and health centers
  • Training and employment for local water engineers and community health workers
  • Emergency response in areas affected by water scarcity or natural disasters

This campaign was more than a fundraising win. It marked a transformational leap forward in the mission to end the global water crisis.

Support WaterAid

To learn more about the #TeamWater campaign, visit teamwater.org.

Although the #TeamWater campaign has concluded, you can still support WaterAid’s ongoing work by donating crypto or exploring other campaigns.

Donate to WaterAid via The Giving Block →

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