Stella Artois and Water.org are partnering to #GiveThemTimeBack to people around the globe who lack easy access to clean water. The two organizations have had a relationship since 2015; to date, their partnership has helped provide more than 1 million people in the developing world with access to five years of clean water through the sale of more than 500,000 Limited Edition Chalices, and a direct donation of more than $8 million to Water.org. Last year, the companies announced a multi-year commitment to the partnership with a goal to reach 3.5 million people through their collaborative efforts by 2020.

Stella Artois recently announced that it will be adding a new component to its annual limited-edition chalice sales. This year, sales of packs of Stella Artois and pints of the beer sold at pubs around the UK will also contribute donations to the non-profit. Buying one Stella Artois helps provide a family in need a full month of clean water.

Water.org's model focuses on empowering communities through sustainable financial solutions that bring water and sanitation improvements to 14 countries around the world. The organization works with local microfinance institutions to establish a water and sanitation loan portfolio that local communities can invest in.

That level of savings is significant for families living in parts of the world where the water crisis is most pronounced. In fact, according to data by Water.org, $260 billion is lost globally each year due to people spending so much time in search of clean water. Those hours add up each week — and they detract from families' ability to earn income or contribute to the local economy.

Read the full article about solving the global water crisis at Mashable.