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ANNUAL REPORT 2020

As we reach the end of 2020, we know this year has been difficult for everyone, with

many of us apart from our families, friends, and the communities that make us strong.

Despite the challenge of the pandemic, people in need of clean water and sanitation

around the world still need help. This year, Paper for Water adjusted to this new world,

hosting virtual folding and educational events to ensure that our message about the

world water crisis was still being heard. Our dedicated volunteers of all ages continued to

fold at home and create beautiful pieces that allowed us to continue to bring the art of

origami into the homes of people around the world. Our Change Makers - a group of

dedicated youth volunteers - transitioned to meeting online and continue to learn how to

become better leaders. Thanks to Paper for Water, more people now have access to clean

water in 2020 and that is something to celebrate!

2021 is almost here and we know there is still much to do. Together, we can continue to

raise awareness about the global water crisis and bring clean water and sanitation to

communities around the world.

S T A T E M E N T F R O M O U R F O U N D E R S

Is ab e l l e and Kath e r i n e Adams C O - F O U N D E R S A N D C E O S

With the support of hundreds of volunteers, donors, and sponsors, Paper for Water funded

the installation of 21 water wells in 2020 and brought the impact of clean water to more

families.

COVID-19 has accelerated the need for clean water and sanitation. This year, Paper for Water

funded the provision of 275-gallon emergency water tanks (bottom, right photo) to more

than 100 families on the Navajo Nation without access to running water inside their homes.

In addition, Paper for Water funded the installation of 7 new latrine and handwashing

stations (bottom, left photo) in Zambia, Haiti, and India.

P R O J E C T S F U N D E D I N 2 0 2 0

Guatemala

Haiti

India

Kenya

Peru

Rwanda

Sierra Leone

Uganda

USA

Zambia

2 0 2 0 A C T I V I T I E S & A C H I E V E M E N T S

DECEMBER: PFW decorates theChristmas trees at the Four SeasonsResort and NorthPark Mall; PFW hostsa Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus;PFW hosts a virtual folding workshopfor 200 Verizon employees.

JANUARY: PFW partners with TheHockaday School to teach studentsabout the global water crisis; 1 millioncopies of an elementary reader aboutPFW is released to schools aroundthe United States.

FEBRUARY: A record 135 volunteersattend PFW's monthly folding event;PFW speaks to teen leaders at theBBYO Dallas Convention about theglobal water crisis; PFW is featuredon Clear the Table's podcast titled"You Can Change the World at AnyAge."

MARCH: PFW goes virtual due toCOVID-19; PFW hosts its first virtualfundraiser, the Tulip Party, raisingover $6,000 thanks to David andKorbin King; PFW recognizes eightyouth volunteers with the PresidentialService Award representing 2,278volunteer hours.

APRIL: PFW hosts an origami virtualworkshop for the EarthX VirtualEvent; PFW’s 30 Day OrigamiChallenge to combat quarantineboredom reaches students around theworld.

MAY: Navajo Nation COVID-19 ratessoar and PFW responds by fundingemergency water tanks; PFW hosts itsfirst virtual folding party; HPHS’s PFWclub helps students in Zambia byhosting a drive-thru fundraiser for alatrine and hand washing station; PFWraises over $8,000 during NTGD Now.

JUNE: PFW is featured on TheNonprofit Exchange's podcast; PFWcollaborates with the SynerVisionLeadership Foundation's philanthropyconference to teach about making adifference at a young age; Ms. IreneHadjivasili, a teacher in Cyprus,introduces her classroom to origamiand PFW. JULY: PFW enters its first office space;

PFW hosts a special 4th of July foldingvirtual folding workshop; Paper forWater is featured in The DallasMorning News.

AUGUST: PFW's Co-CEO, KatherineAdams, is chosen as one of the 2020Power of Children Awardees by theChildren's Museum of Indianapolis;Change Maker Travis Nolan is selectedas a recipient of the Wine CountryGift Baskets Spirit of GivingScholarship.

SEPTEMBER: PFW's Change Makerslead the North Texas Giving Dayfundraising efforts raising over$12,000; First Christian ReformedChurch in California and First UnitedMethodist Church in New Mexicoraise money for PFW's efforts toprovide families on the Navajo Nationwith emergency water access.

OCTOBER: PFW hosts its 9th AnnualEvent virtually, raising over $80,000with the support of over 40 sponsorsand many donors; William Braskamp(age 11) receives the Youth VolunteerAward; PFW begins to raise additionalfunds by creating origami backdropsfor virtual events .

NOVEMBER: PFW is featured onTexas Country Reporter, exposingPFW to thousands of new people; theChristmas Tree Project, sponsored byRisk Theory and ISN, brings theholiday spirit to Presbyterian VillageNorth and Faith Presbyterian Hospice.

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