Press releases and statements 22 May 2020 by Emily Pritchard WaterAid statement on Cyclone Amphan in Bangladesh and India India and Bangladesh are currently being battered by the worst cyclone we have seen this century. This is an awful reminder that the climate crisis is already with us whilst we also try to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. View more 21 May 2020 The Sound of Water: WaterAid transports public to idyllic water settings around the world with new immersive experience As the global pandemic limits travel and has confined many to their homes, international charity WaterAid has launched The Sound of Water - a voice application that transports listeners to idyllic and remote water scenes around the globe. View more 21 May 2020 by Maya Verber WaterAid helps businesses build Covid-19 resilient supply chains by prioritising soap and water for workers As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions start to be relaxed across the globe and businesses consider how to re-establish operations, WaterAid is providing advice to companies on ensuring access to water, sanitation and hygiene within their supply chains. View more 19 May 2020 WaterAid statement on the World Health Assembly 2020 Resolution We welcome the World Health Assembly’s inclusion of the importance of clean water and hygiene in the Resolution on the global response to COVID-19, and the acknowledgement of the huge gaps in access to these basic services that currently exist. Three billion people have nowhere to wash their hands with soap and water at home, and many doctors and nurses in developing countries work in a healthcare centre without the most basic hygiene provision. View more Pagination Load more press and media articles
22 May 2020 by Emily Pritchard WaterAid statement on Cyclone Amphan in Bangladesh and India India and Bangladesh are currently being battered by the worst cyclone we have seen this century. This is an awful reminder that the climate crisis is already with us whilst we also try to cope with the COVID-19 crisis. View more
21 May 2020 The Sound of Water: WaterAid transports public to idyllic water settings around the world with new immersive experience As the global pandemic limits travel and has confined many to their homes, international charity WaterAid has launched The Sound of Water - a voice application that transports listeners to idyllic and remote water scenes around the globe. View more
21 May 2020 by Maya Verber WaterAid helps businesses build Covid-19 resilient supply chains by prioritising soap and water for workers As COVID-19 lockdown restrictions start to be relaxed across the globe and businesses consider how to re-establish operations, WaterAid is providing advice to companies on ensuring access to water, sanitation and hygiene within their supply chains. View more
19 May 2020 WaterAid statement on the World Health Assembly 2020 Resolution We welcome the World Health Assembly’s inclusion of the importance of clean water and hygiene in the Resolution on the global response to COVID-19, and the acknowledgement of the huge gaps in access to these basic services that currently exist. Three billion people have nowhere to wash their hands with soap and water at home, and many doctors and nurses in developing countries work in a healthcare centre without the most basic hygiene provision. View more
