Every ripple, accounted for.
Medical care and WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) services without charge. Without bias. Worldwide. Here is exactly where every donated dollar has gone.
Dr. Suzanne & Nathan Atteberry
Humanitarians. Volunteers. Dedicated to serving vulnerable communities around the world.
Our mission & our commitment
Our Mission
To provide humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged and underserved populations, refugees, and displaced persons internationally. We volunteer our time and expertise to provide medical care and WASH services without charge and without bias to vulnerable people in resource-poor areas of the world. We support and collaborate with local efforts and systems in crisis situations and through education to build local capability and create lasting impact.
Our Commitment
- 100% of all donations to project campaigns went directly to those in need.
- No donated funds were used to pay salaries to ourselves.
- No donated funds were used for our travel expenses, meals, or personal compensation.
- Operational and travel expenses were personally covered by the founders, not from donations.
Our impact at a glance
Financial summary by year
From the inception of A Ripple through the end of 2025 — every figure below is drawn directly from our internal records.
| Year | Donations Received | Prior Year Funds Used | Funds Distributed | Designated for Following Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,875.00 | $6,677.23 | $59,192.00 | $3,360.00 |
| 2024 | $49,603.00 | $2,412.00 | $45,339.00 | $6,677.00 |
| 2023 | $9,673.00 | $1,200.00 | $8,460.00 | $2,412.00 |
| 2022 | $29,081.00 | $6,934.00 | $34,815.00 | $1,200.00 |
| 2021 | $15,068.00 | $8,544.00 | $16,678.00 | $6,934.00 |
| 2020 | $17,793.00 | $3,587.00 | $12,837.00 | $8,544.00 |
| 2019 | $12,491.00 | — | $8,903.00 | $3,587.00 |
Humanitarian projects by year
- Water distribution in Gaza
- Water well & distribution point in Gaza
- Water filter distribution in Uganda
- Medical clinic supplies in Uganda
- Repair of hand washing stations in Uganda
- Water filters for Navajo communities
- Evacuation assistance for a young woman from Afghanistan
- Water filters for Gaza
- Safe water truck distribution in Gaza
- Food distribution in Gaza
- Water filter distribution in Afghanistan
- Water filters for Syrian refugees in Lebanon
- Water filters for Bolivia
- Food and housing assistance in Lebanon
- Tourniquet distribution in Ukraine
- Water filters in Uganda
- Ultrasound equipment in Uganda
- Handwashing stations in Uganda
- Hygiene kits in Ecuador
- Tourniquet distribution in Ukraine
- Water filter distribution in Ukraine
- Donation of two ultrasound machines in Ukraine
- Water filter distribution in Navajo communities
- Water filter distribution in Ecuador
- Humanitarian medical and WASH support in underserved international communities
- Humanitarian medical and WASH support in underserved international communities
- Humanitarian medical and WASH support in underserved international communities
Our stewardship philosophy
Direct Impact
Get aid directly to people in need as efficiently as possible.
Local Collaboration
Work alongside local partners and systems.
Education & Sustainability
Build local capability for lasting change.
Volunteer Service
We donate our time and expertise in service.
“Every donation creates another ripple of hope, dignity, and care. Thank you.”— The A Ripple team