The H2O Africa Foundation represents an unprecedented collaboration. The Foundation was launched in conjunction with Running the Sahara, the expedition and film project produced by LivePlanet and Independent Producers Alliance.

The H2O Africa Foundation is managed by The Renaissance Charitable Fund, which provides administrative services to the Foundation at no cost to help further the organization's mission. Stanford Financial Group, lead investor in the Running the Sahara film, provides money management services for the Foundation. Strategic philanthropic counsel has been provided at no cost by The Helixx Group, LLC.

This collaborative approach enables us to send 100% of donations made to The H20 Africa Foundation directly to the Foundation's implementation partners in the field.

H2O Africa is focused specifically on clean water initiatives in Africa. Our strategy is to promote a "best-of-class, open model approach" to implementation in the field. We want to enable and empower donors to help create solutions in communities and with partners that they help to select.

That means you will see projects that H2O Africa donors have requested which will involve governmental agencies, humanitarian organizations, faith-based groups -- and other NGOs of various kinds. But all have joined up with H2O Africa because of the shared goal of getting clean water to communities in Africa that have none. And all participating NGOs share the vision to serve all people affected by the water crisis with equal and exemplary compassion.

Our partners provide match funding, complementary expertise, and geographic presence on the continent to ensure that the work we do together is done to the highest standards -- including ongoing education and sustainability. We already have projects in motion with some of the best known and most innovative organizations involved in the clean water initiative, and we will work hard with them, and with you, to raise the standard and create a legacy of positive and lasting change in Africa.

Charitable Partners

ONEXONE ONEXONE is a non-profit foundation committed to supporting, preserving and improving the lives of children in Canada and around the world. Through an annual campaign, ONEXONE is dedicated in helping create a world where children can live safely and with dignity. Since 2005, they have carefully selected philanthropic partners and supported major initiatives that serve their mandate of helping children find a better world and securing their future. In 2007, their campaign continues with new initiatives, new philanthropic partners and their continuing support of our key charities. >> www.onexone.org

Renaissance As The Social Capital Company, Renaissance is devoted to a simple, yet important objective: expanding the quantity and quality of philanthropy in our world. A true pioneer, Renaissance has been the leader in expanding the concept of social capital since 1987. The company's experience in this area is second to none. Based in Indianapolis, Renaissance has trained and supported thousands of donor advisors in helping their clients recognize the existence of social capital and understand how to best put it to use for society and themselves. Renaissance has assembled an unparalleled level of personnel, technical expertise and information dedicated to this effort. >> www.rcgf.org

The ONE Campaign The ONE Campaign is a partner of H2O Africa, supporting Running the Sahara in raising awareness of and mobilizing Americans in the fight for clean water in Africa. ONE works closely with H2O Africa to help focus effective efforts in establishing clean water wells across the African continent. ONE is a campaign of over 2.4 million people and 100 of the nation's leading relief, humanitarian and advocacy organizations united in the fight against global AIDS and extreme poverty. >> www.one.org

A Glimmer of Hope A Glimmer of Hope Foundation has impacted the lives of more than 2.2 million of Ethiopia’s rural poor in the past six years. The foundation’s efforts have included making clean water accessible to more than one million people all for an average cost of just $6.30 per person. A Glimmer of Hope has achieved considerable success with its entrepreneurial approach and has been recognized for its cost-effectiveness and compassion in the areas of International and Humanitarian Aid. >> www.aglimmerofhope.org

Millennium Promise Millennium Promise is a partner of H2O Africa. In collaboration with scientific experts at The Earth Institute, Millennium Promise will advise H2O Africa on where and how best to utilize the funds raised (in conjunction with the Running the Sahara expedition) to aide the clean water crisis in Africa. Running the Sahara and H2O Africa are helping to raise funds to support a Millennium Village in Mali. >> www.millenniumpromise.org

United Nations Development Programme ("UNDP") UNDP collaborates with the Independent Producers Alliance, LivePlanet, and Allentown Productions, as a production partner on Running the Sahara. In addition to providing production services, UNDP is a consultant for development projects, negotiating with the embassies and other officials of the respected six African countries. >> www.undp.org

Living Water International ("LWI") Living Water International (LWI) is an inter-denominational Christian ministry providing desperately needed clean water solutions to more than 7 million people daily in 26 countries. In the Central African Republic, LWI has partnered with H2O Africa to provide 10 northern refugee communities with new wells. Through a three-pronged approach to train, consult and equip, LWI projects provide not only potable water, but also opportunities for improved health and economic development. >> http://water.cc/

Ryan's Well Foundation Ryan’s Well Foundation is a Canadian not-for-profit organization with a mission to provide clean water, improved sanitation and related hygiene education to citizens of developing countries impacted by the global water crisis through engagement with local partner organizations. Ryan's Well supports activities to BUILD safe water sources, EDUCATE individuals, schools, corporations and other service organizations to create awareness of water related issues and those with limited access to resources and MOTIVATE present and future leaders to realize their own global citizenship. >> http://www.ryanswell.ca/

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Branded Partners

Champion (Athletic Apparel Sponsor) Champion is proud to be the Official Apparel sponsor of Running the Sahara, providing apparel for the athletes and expedition crew. The runners wear only high performance Champion Athleticwear, like new Champion Vapor, as they run two marathons a day for 100 days.

Magellan (Expedition Sponsor) The athlete's expedition is made possible by Magellan Navigation. Magellan's sponsorship of the expedition includes provision of Magellan eXplorist series handheld GPS receivers, MapSend WorldWide Basemap software and MapSend Topo 3D software. The expedition team and the athletes rely on these devices in the field to guide their run and update their route map daily.

Toyota Toyota supports Running the Sahara with a corporate sponsorship and by providing Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles for use in the field. These high-tech SUVs transport the expedition and film crews in the field as they follow the runners across 4,000 miles of sand dunes and desert terrain. They are among the only vehicles available that are capable of making the crossing.

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Production Partners

Running the Sahara is a LivePlanet and Allentown Production, presented by Independent Producers Alliance with financing support from Stanford Financial Group.

LivePlanet LivePlanet develops and produces entertainment properties for traditional as well as digital media distribution platforms, with a focus on leveraging technology and integrating brands to tell compelling stories. LivePlanet currently has projects in active stages of production and development in film, television, broadband and mobile distribution platforms, working with partners ranging from Microsoft, Amp'd Mobile and Yahoo! to The Walt Disney Company, Viacom and NBCUniversal. Recent projects include the feature film First Descent (Universal), wireless game PhoneTag (Amp'd Mobile), the three-time Emmy-nominated Project Greenlight (HBO/Bravo, Miramax), Fan Club: Reality Baseball (MSN Originals), and Race to E3 (MTV and Xbox Live). The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. >> www.liveplanet.com

Allentown Productions Based at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, since 1993, Allentown Productions is a company that specializes in non-fiction film. The company's principal, James Moll, was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania—hence, the name of the company. His work as a documentary director/producer has earned numerous awards including the Academy Award™, two Emmy Awards, the Peabody Award, Edward R. Murrow Award, Cable Ace, and the Christopher, among others. Allentown Productions has worked closely with Executive Producer Steven Spielberg for the past ten years on both feature documentary films and non-fiction series, and has also created documentary films for NBC, HBO, and The History Channel, among others. >> www.allentownproductions.com

Independent Producers Alliance ("IPA") IPA champions the work of award-winning independent producers who make films that inspire people to good things. IPA is based in Charlotte, NC, where it operates production and post-production facilities, as well as its administration and distribution service units. Other IPA feature films scheduled for release in the coming year include The Ultimate Gift (Fox, March 9).

The Stanford Financial Group Stanford Financial Group is a privately held, wholly owned global group of financial services companies founded by Lodis B. Stanford in 1932. Stanford's core businesses are private wealth management and investment banking for institutions and emerging growth companies. Stanford offers private and institutional investors global expertise in asset allocation strategies, investment advisory services, equity research, international private banking and trust administration, commercial banking, investment banking, merchant banking, institutional sales and trading, real estate investment and insurance. Stanford serves clients from 126 countries on six continents. Securities products and services offered through Stanford Group Company, member NASD/SIPC. More information on the company can be found at >> www.stanfordfinancial.com.