About WaterAid

Photo: WaterAid / Marco Betti

Water is essential for life, yet one in eight of the world’s population do not have access to it. Almost 40%, or almost two fifths, of people live without sanitation.

WaterAid, with its partners, uses practical solutions and all the resources available to it to provide safe water to the world's poorest people. To maximise health benefits, it does this through projects integrating domestic water provision, sanitation and hygiene education. We work with individuals and families in their communities, paying special attention to the role of women, enabling them to take ownership of these projects and to maintain a lasting supply of safe water. And we influence others to do the same.

We believe that our approach makes it possible for communities to sustain a better quality of life, and is an essential step in the eradication of poverty. Together with our supporters, we strive for a world where everyone has access to safe water for life, for living, and for a lifetime.

If you would like to find out more about WaterAid and its work, please visit www.wateraid.org or click on the WaterAid logo wherever you see it.