Philanthropy and trusts

Clean water, toilets and hygiene transform lives. With all three, people are able to break free from poverty. Children are born healthier and get the chance to go to school. Women and men get to earn a living, and whole communities start to thrive.

That’s why our goal is simple: getting these essentials to everyone, everywhere. And with your support, it's something we can achieve, within a generation.

While installing taps and toilets is a key part of our work, we do so much more.

In Nicaragua, for example, we're working with local communities and partners on a micro-finance training scheme, so that local people can afford good quality pumps and toilets in their homes.

WaterAid/Jordi Ruiz Cirera

Suyen, pictured with a rope pump she bought through the micro-finance scheme.

And that's just the start. We influence governments across the world to change laws, link national and international policymakers with people on the ground, and rally support from individuals and organisations around the world, making lasting change happen on a massive scale.

Discover more about the work we do

Whether you want to support WaterAid’s work all over the world or focus on a specific project, a dedicated member of our team will bring you even closer to the people you’re helping with regular, personal updates.

Your updates will include photos and insight from the communities you support, so that you can see the lasting impact brought about by your incredible contribution.  

WaterAid/Basile Ouedraogo

From Poul due Jensen to the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and People's Postcode Lottery, WaterAid is lucky enough to partner with a variety of generous individuals and trusts. For an extensive list of those who work with us, read our annual reports.

If you are interested in working with us to create lasting change, please contact either:

Andrea from Trusts on: +44 (0) 207 793 5077
Or Katie from Philanthropy on: +44 (0) 207 793 5085

Email: [email protected]