Number 10's Christmas wishes for WaterAid

No 10's official Christmas card.

Credit: Jordan Mary

9 December 2009

WaterAid is delighted to be chosen to receive donations linked to this year's official Number 10 Downing Street Christmas card.

The cards that the Prime Minister and Sarah Brown will be sending feature WaterAid and a donation will be made to the charity.

Sarah Brown said: "WaterAid is a great charity doing vital work that is widely supported by many people in Britain.

"I have focused my own campaigning efforts on reducing the deaths of mothers and infants during pregnancy and childbirth, and I know the availability of basic sanitation and clean water is a fundamental part of keeping people in good health."  

WaterAid is a great charity doing vital work that is widely supported by many people in Britain.  – Sarah Brown

WaterAid's Chief Executive Barbara Frost said: "WaterAid is thrilled to have been selected by the Prime Minister and his wife Sarah, as this means that the importance of water and sanitation in overcoming poverty in developing countries has been championed at the very highest level in the UK.

"The message in No 10's Christmas card is a very powerful way to remind us that billions of people don't have these basic necessities of life. It will raise awareness of the vital importance of safe water and sanitation as without them it will not be possible for the Millennium Development goals to be met.

"Universal primary education, improved maternal health, reduced infant mortality and gender equality require investment in safe water, improved hygiene and decent toilets. Thank you so much to the PM and Sarah for this wonderful Christmas gift of support."

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For more information please contact:
Mel Tompkins on meltompkins@wateraid.org or call 020 7793 4995

Notes to editors:

WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. Our mission is to transform lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. We work with partners and influence decision-makers to maximise our impact.