Clean water (as well as toilets and good hygiene!) are what keep us all healthy. They should be a normal part of daily life for everyone, everywhere – but they aren’t.

We’re in a position to change that.

With the help of amazing people like you, we’re working in some of the toughest places in the world. Together, we’ve already reached millions of people with these three essentials, enabling entire communities to stay healthy, to unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

And while installing taps and toilets is essential to our work, we do so much more. From advocacy to engineering, water is just the beginning!

Since 1981 we’ve reached more than 28 million people with clean water.

Together, we work with communities to set up practical and sustainable water projects that meet their needs. Hardware, such as taps and rainwater harvesting tanks are always backed up by training on maintenance and management, making sure that the health benefits of clean water are maximized. To ensure sustainability we use technologies that are low-cost, appropriate to the local area, and can be easily maintained by the communities who use them.

We also work with local partners to ensure capacity and skills are developed at a local level. Local partners include:

• Local non-government organizations (NGOs)

• Local and national government departments

• Private utility companies

To learn more about WaterAid, or to donate to their efforts, please visit their website by clicking here.