Bangladesh is the 7th most
climate change-affected country in the world.
climate change-affected country in the world.
Frequent floods, cyclones, tidal surges – affect freshwater supplies leading to negative health and economic outcomes.
3.79 million people in Bangladesh
still do not have clean water close to home.
still do not have clean water close to home.
This affects women and girls the most as they are the ones to carry the water burden for their families, travelling great distances to collect water in rural Bangladesh.
68 million people in Bangladesh
that's two in five are forced to use contaminated water.
that's two in five are forced to use contaminated water.
The climate crisis is a water crisis. Extreme weather means already fragile sources of clean water may soon completely disappear.
Get involved, your way
There are lots of ways to help us reach everyone, everywhere with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.
Shop Gifts of Water
Give a gift that makes a difference and transforms lives.
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Make a lasting impact on the lives of people for generations to come.
Become a corporate partner
Invite your staff and customers to be part of something special.
Get your school involved
Raise funds for WaterAid and have fun while at it.
We all need clean water, no matter who or where we are.
And we all need to play our part so that everyone, everywhere has access to clean water.
703 million people in the world almost -1in10
- don't have clean water close to home
1.5 billion people in the world almost -1in5
– don’t have a decent toilet of their own.
Almost 2 billion people in the world –1in4
– lack soap and water to wash their hands at home.
