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About us

WaterAid is an international non governmental organisation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities.

Read our latest news in the newsroom.

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Vision and mission

WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.

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Strategy

WaterAid's ambitious new global strategy has now been launched. Find out more...

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Media centre

Sample our photography and find out about our key speakers and celebrity supporters.

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Financial review

Find out about our different sources of income, and how your money is spent.

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FAQs

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about who we are and what we do.

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Oasis

Our bi-annual magazine featuring news, campaign updates and stories from our work overseas.

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Annual Report

A downloadable annual summary of our activities over the last financial year, covering areas where we work.

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Organisation

Read about how our organisation is structured and biographies of our trustees.

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History

Founded by the UK water industry in 1981, we have developed into a leading water and sanitation charity.

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