Everyday WaterAid: unique places, different challenges, same mission
We work in many different countries around the world, each with their own unique culture and identity. But the mission of all WaterAid offices and staff is the same: clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for everyone.
1 in 9 people around the world don't have clean water close to home; 1 in 3 don't have a decent toilet. That shouldn't be normal and we're working every day to change it.
Our work shows that when a community gets clean water for the first time, it creates a ripple effect. It means children can stay healthy and in school, mothers can give birth safely in clean environments and parents have time to work and earn a decent living for their families.
We wanted you to get a flavour of the incredible places we work, so - with support from players of People's Postcode Lottery - we sent some of our global staff out with a 360 camera to do just that. Meet five of our incredible team members: Ernest in Madagascar, Sibtain in Pakistan, Samia in Bangladesh, Chipi in Malawi and Chileshe in Zambia.
In the film they'll show you how their work can change and save lives in the communities they work with. The challenges their countries face can vary: from climate change affecting water levels, to rapid urbanisation, to understanding the importance of hand washing. But they're all working towards the same mission, and every day brings us closer to achieving it.
Use your mouse on desktop, or finger on mobile, to drag the video left, right, up and down for a 360 view of the surroundings.
Can you spot the beautiful hilltops of Madagascar, the vibrant tuk-tuks in Bangladesh, or the all-important school buildings in Zambia?
See WaterAid's work come to life
Take part in our Challenge Water competition. Students will also have the opportunity to watch the Everyday WaterAid film during their Challenge Day session. If you would like to learn more about Challenge Water and how we work with schools, visit our Challenge Water webpage.
A huge thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery, without whom this film, and lots of our work in Sub-Saharan Africa, wouldn't be possible.
