In 2016, we set out to create lasting change in Malawi. The water and sanitation crisis placed a heavy burden on communities and affected every aspect of daily life. In Kasungu and Mponela, the sewer system had broken, and the nearby water source was contaminated.

Today, thanks to Thames Water supporters, both communities now have access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.

Although the Thames Loves Malawi project is now complete, your continued support will help us reach the millions of people around the world still living without the essentials they need to live dignified, healthy lives.

Over the 40 years since WaterAid was founded by the UK water industry, we’ve made amazing progress, but we can't stop now.

Together, with your help, we can provide the solutions and build the systems, which will go on saving and transforming lives long into the future.

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About us

We’re an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation.

Since 1981, we’ve directly reached 28 million people with clean water; 28 million with decent toilets; and 26 million with good hygiene.

Only by tackling these three essentials in ways that last can people change their lives for good. With our supporters and partners, we will change millions of lives for the better.

How we work

We work closely with partners internationally and on the ground in some of the toughest places in the world, to help achieve widespread change. Millions of people have already taken control of their lives and built better futures.

We do more than install taps and toilets. To make lasting change happen on a massive scale, we convince governments to change laws; link policy makers with people on the ground; change attitudes and behaviours; pool knowledge and resources; and rally support from people and organisations around the world.

Why monthly donations have a bigger impact

Regular gifts by direct debit give us a predictable income so WaterAid can commit to reaching more people around the world. Plus, direct debits mean we pay less in processing fees than for credit card gifts.

Our fundraising promise to you

We’ll use your donations in the best way possible. In every £1 we spent, 74p went on delivering services and making change happen and 26p went on fundraising and governance*

*as of 20/21 WaterAid annual report.