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Zafu returns home from carrying water. — Give water
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£2a month could help stop children dying from drinking dirty water.
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The community in Antohobe celebrate the arrival of clean water — 0.7% bill becomes law
We're celebrating a historic moment, as the UK's commitment to the world's poorest communities is enshrined in law.
A big day for aid >

30-year-old Mana at home in Adi Sibhat. — A great gift for mums
Share the joy of safe, clean water with someone you love this Mother's Day, 15 March.
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Image advertising our SH2Orts film competition — The sH₂Ortslist
After an overwhelming response, the finalists in our 2015 short film competition have been announced.
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A mum holds a baby, smiling. — World Water Day 2015
Watch a film. Share your story. Take action. Three ways to get involved this World Water Day, 22 March.
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Every minute, every day, people suffer and lives are lost needlessly because of a lack of safe water and sanitation. Help us end this global crisis and transform lives.

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Mountain Challenge

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International Women's Day

We meet five remarkable women changing the lives of their families, communities and women everywhere with taps and toilets.

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Clean water, every day

With your help, we can support remote communities in Burkina Faso to take control of their water – and their future.

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Kripa, washing her hands at the tapstand, Rangamati District, Bangladesh.

The 0.7% bill on international aid becomes law 9 Mar 2015 | UK | WaterAid UK

In a historic move, the House of Lords has passed the 0.7% bill on international aid – protecting the UK Government's pledge to help the world's poorest communities.

Carlinda collects dirty water from the source in Cuvir Rainha, Niassa, Mozambique.

Dirty water and lack of safe toilets among top five killers of women worldwide 6 Mar 2015 | WaterAid UK

Diseases linked to dirty water and a lack of safe toilets take a woman’s life every 40 seconds, and cause more deaths among women than diabetes, HIV/AIDS or breast cancer.

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