Stories from our work around the world

Empowering women in Madagascar through clean water

Having access to safe, clean water is transformative. It opens doors to education, health, nutrition and offers women and girls opportunities to fully contribute to their communities.

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Having access to safe, clean water is transformative. It opens doors to education, health, nutrition and offers women and girls opportunities to fully contribute to their communities.

Adam Van Koeverden Transforming Lives in Madagascar

As featured in Horizon Travel Magazine.

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World Water Day: The Water Gap

Imagine if you were suddenly given another five hours every day.

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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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