
The Wave
The Wave is a movement of monthly givers who provide people with access to clean water. Together we’re creating a ripple effect that’s changing lives.
Access to clean water increases access to education, creates work opportunities, and significantly improves health conditions.
Join The WaveOur Work
Through our family of programs, we are bringing people together to provide the gift of clean water to 1 million people. Spanning continents and sports leagues, our programs and campaigns are making a tangible and measurable difference in people’s lives.
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Waterboys
The first program of Waterboys brought NFL players together from across the league to meet the initial goal of funding 32 deep borehole wells in Tanzania to represent the 32 NFL teams. Since accomplishing that goal in February of 2018, Waterboys has more than surpassed that goal, serving 570,000 individuals clean water in East Africa and the United States.
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Conquering Kili
Hiking Africa’s tallest mountain is no small feat. Neither is raising money to fund deep borehole wells. The Conquering Kili program empowers military veterans, clean water advocates, and athletes to tackle both challenges at once. Team up, and accept the challenge to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro and raise funds to provide clean water to Tanzanian communities in need.
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Hometown H2O
Water access is not only an issue in developing countries. In many low-income, rural and tribal U.S. communities, access to safe and affordable water is not guaranteed. Hometown H2o focuses on providing clean water to American communities, households, and schools that lack access to this fundamental resource.
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water4Her
water4Her is a campaign initiated by women for water and Waterboys to mobilize 100,000 women, to help empower 100,000 women and girls by breaking down barriers to a basic need: access to clean water.
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The Foundation
The Chris Long Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs the Waterboys initiative. Our mission is to mobilize ambassadors, service providers, and experts to help communities access clean water, address basic needs for youth and families, and inspire others to make an impact at home and abroad.
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The first program of Waterboys brought NFL players together from across the league to meet the initial goal of funding 32 deep borehole wells in Tanzania to represent the 32 NFL teams. Since accomplishing that goal in February of 2018, Waterboys has more than surpassed that goal, serving 570,000 individuals clean water in East Africa and the United States.
Join WaterboysHiking Africa’s tallest mountain is no small feat. Neither is raising money to fund deep borehole wells. The Conquering Kili program empowers military veterans, clean water advocates, and athletes to tackle both challenges at once. Team up, and accept the challenge to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro and raise funds to provide clean water to Tanzanian communities in need.
Join Conquering Kili
Water access is not only an issue in developing countries. In many low-income, rural and tribal U.S. communities, access to safe and affordable water is not guaranteed. Hometown H2o focuses on providing clean water to American communities, households, and schools that lack access to this fundamental resource.
Join Hometown H2Owater4Her is a campaign initiated by women for water and Waterboys to mobilize 100,000 women, to help empower 100,000 women and girls by breaking down barriers to a basic need: access to clean water.
Join water4HerThe Chris Long Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs the Waterboys initiative. Our mission is to mobilize ambassadors, service providers, and experts to help communities access clean water, address basic needs for youth and families, and inspire others to make an impact at home and abroad.
Learn more about the Chris Long Foundation



















































View the roster of athletes, coaches and veterans who are teaming up to tackle the water crisis.
Get Involved
We can’t do our work of transforming lives through the gift of clean water without you on our team. You can start a fundraiser, donate, volunteer your time at our events, or even take on the challenge of summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. There is no effort too small. Every drop counts.