Stories from our work around the world

Water, sanitation and hygiene in health care facilities: driving transformational change for women and girls

WASH in healthcare facilities: an alarming situation In 2019, the release of the first global baseline data on the availability of WASH in healthcare facilities shows an alarming lack of these basic services around the world.

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Life after loss in Tombohuaun

After losing three children, young mum Haja looks to a better future with clean water.

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When your period means you have to live in a shed

Journalist Rose George reports on her visit to WaterAid Nepal, where she saw the impact of menstrual taboos on women and girls.

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Taps and toilets for anyone and everyone

For too many disabled people, getting a drink, going to the toilet and staying clean is a daily struggle. Discover how WaterAid is working to change this.

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Josephine's beer-brewing business in Burkina Faso

When we launched a new project in her village, Josephine made the most of having clean water – and set up her own business.

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Here to stay: progress in Chandaka

So much has changed in this Malawian village since clean water arrived. Let the residents tell you what it means for them.

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Celebrating turning on the taps in Baraguan, Nepal

Mani Karmacharya, our Voices from the Field officer in Nepal, travels to a beautiful, remote community to celebrate the arrival of clean water.

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Eight reasons why we love our Voices from the Field team

Meet our amazing Voices from the Field officers and find out what makes their work - sharing stories of the communities we work with - so special.

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Clean water gets the party started in Madagascar

Belavabary and Ambonidobo: two previously quiet villages in Madagascar are in party mode after the arrival of clean water.

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