- Worldwide, water poverty remains one of the most critical challenges facing humanity. Millions of people across the globe still lack access to clean and safe drinking water, especially in developing countries.
- Factors such as climate change, population growth, pollution, and poor infrastructure have intensified water scarcity, leaving communities vulnerable to health risks and economic hardship. In many regions, women and children spend hours each day collecting water from distant or unsafe sources, limiting their opportunities for education and work.
- Water poverty not only threatens individual well-being but also affects food production, sanitation, and sustainable development. Addressing this global issue requires collective efforts to improve water management, invest in infrastructure, protect natural water sources, and ensure equitable access to clean water for all.
We work across some of the world’s most water scarce regions to bring safe and reliable water to the communities that need it most. Our focus is on sustainable impact, supporting the construction of water wells in parts of Africa and Asia where access to clean drinking water is extremely limited. Since our founding, we have worked in several different countries including Malawi, Niger, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Nepal. In these places, daily life is often shaped by the struggle to find safe water. Each well we support is developed with the involvement of local communities to ensure lasting results that improve health, support education and open up new economic opportunities. By investing in water, sanitation and hygiene, we help build stronger communities that are better prepared for the future.
We also work to raise awareness of water as a global resource and the growing impact of climate change. Through education and outreach in the United Kingdom and beyond, we help young people understand the challenges others face, build essential maths skills and develop values of empathy and responsibility.
Additionally, addressing the global water crisis is a step toward addressing the climate crisis. This work contributes to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including clean water and sanitation, quality education and climate action. By partnering with us, you are helping to create meaningful change in multiple locations through clean water access, education and community support. Use the map below to explore the countries where we are making a difference.
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