We all need clean water, no matter who or where we are.

And we all need to play our part so that everyone, everywhere can get it.

1in10 people don't have clean water – and climate change is making it worse.

We’re calling on the government to invest in vital water and sanitation services that are built to last – whatever the weather.

WaterAid/ DRIK/ Habibul Haque

771 million people are living without clean water close to home.

Everyone benefits from clean water, but it’s women and girls – who often bear the burden of fetching water for their families – who stand to gain the most.

WaterAid/ Tariq Hawari

Every 2 seconds a woman gives birth in a health centre without clean water.

Enala, 19, gave birth without access to clean water. She and her baby survived, but many don’t. Health clinics with clean water save lives.

Mother, Enala, holding her baby
WaterAid/ Laura El-Tantawy

There are lots of ways you can help us reach communities around the world with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.

The clean water taps in the village help me be on time for school and the good hygiene keeps us healthy.
Tsehaynesh, Ethiopia

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