Growing up in India, acclaimed film director Shekhar Kapur saw the striking contrast between those struggling to find a reliable, clean water source, while across the road, wealthier homes had endless supplies on tap.
We all remember a great teacher; that person who shines a guiding light at a time when you have no idea what you are doing tomorrow, let alone what you are doing for the rest of your life. Under a huge tree in the middle of Chilangiza village, Malawi, is one such teacher.
It’s no wonder Veronique Rasoarimanana’s portrait was a source of inspiration for artist Victoria Villasana. Clean water has transformed life for Veronique and her family. She told the photographer, “Things are not the same anymore so before you take pictures I need to wear my new clothes and my new scarf.”
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.
WaterAid's field officers from around the world are showing you how to cook their favourite dishes. Local delicacies from cassava to grasshopper are on show, so we hope you're hungry.
Star of The Bridge and WaterAid ambassador Sofia Helin visited North Eastern Cambodia, to see the transformational effect clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene have on communities.
Good hygiene is a life-saver. Washing our hands with soap can cut cases of diarrhoea almost in half, saving hundreds of lives every single day. But it’s not exactly a topic that grabs headlines. So how do we make hygiene education more interesting?
This winter, we invited you to join the community of Tombohuaun on their journey to clean water. When you first met Nancy and her cousin Lucy, their only source of drinking water was a muddy puddle.
