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This page is a home for reviewers to quickly understand what The Art of Drinking Water is, how we deliver our work, and where to find supporting governance and stewardship documents.
Effective: 12/15/2025 • We grow with care.
The Art of Drinking Water Organization is the foundation upon which all AODW work is built. It exists to steward, protect, and sustain the practice of The Art of Drinking Water—ensuring the work can grow with integrity, accountability, and care while remaining grounded in its original purpose.
Organization snapshot
What it is
The Art of Drinking Water is a reflective practice, a storytelling platform, and a growing body of gentle tools. It is built for women—especially women of color—and others carrying responsibility, labor, and emotional weight in visible and invisible ways.
What we do
- Daily Sips: short audio + written reflections paired with water
- Community voice: a consent-centered way to share stories with dignity
- Journals & tools: simple structure that supports reflection without performance
- Access: multilingual expansion as the work grows
Programs & delivery
Daily Sips
Sips are invitations taken alongside a drink of water. They are not instructions or “fixes.” They are quiet infrastructure for presence.
- Some Sips offer grounding
- Some name hard truths gently
- Some simply create space to breathe
Philanthropy through voice
This is not only a podcast. It is philanthropy through voice—using story as a form of care, witness, and community building.
- Voice as access: people can listen while living full lives
- Voice as dignity: stories are held without extraction
- Voice as invitation: participation is low-barrier and non-performative
Multilingual commitment
Access expands with the work
As the Organization grows, we will expand multilingual offerings so reflection and care are not limited by language. Language access will be introduced in phases, guided by community needs and sustainability.
Documents for reviewers
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| Document | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| About the Work | Program overview and what AODW delivers. | Open |
| Founder’s Letter | Origin and purpose of the work. | Open |
| Bylaws | Governance framework and board structure. | Open |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | Disclosure, recusal, and documentation standards. | Open |
| Whistleblower Policy | Good-faith reporting and non-retaliation protections. | Open |
| Document Retention Policy | Retention schedule, litigation hold, and destruction standards. | Open |
| Code of Ethics | Integrity and conduct standards for board and representatives. | Open |
| Donors & Sponsors | Ways to support and stewardship approach. | Open |
| The Reservoir | Central portal for internal binder navigation (if used). | Open |