May Update

Toky, 7, and his friends washing their hands at the handwashing station of the sanitation block, Manantenasoa primary school, Fihaonana commune, Analamanga region, Madagascar, February 2019.
Image: WaterAid/ Ernest Randriarimalala

 

Here at WaterAid we believe in the power of the individual to effect change. Together, with supporters like you, we're taking on the global water crisis, one community at a time. We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere has access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.

There are so many ways you can make a difference. Learn how you can help bring clean water to the communities that need it most. We'll always keep you updated on what your support has helped accomplish.

Gaming for WaterAid

See how you can bring clean water and toilets to the people that need it most by gaming.

Gamers all over the world have raised money to support our work in the field. The gaming community is an incredible, diverse and fun source of support.

Whether you belong to the console, mobile, social or PC gaming community, when you do what you love, you can make a life-changing difference to thousands of people around the world. In May alone, gamers raised over $2,600 for WaterAid!

Unite with gamers on Tiltify or Mixr and play your favorite games while helping raise funds for WaterAid.

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We’re Hiring!

We are growing our New York team. Join us?

Job openings
Image: WaterAid/ Basile Ouedraogo

Everyone who works at WaterAid makes a vital contribution towards a world where everyone can access clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Here in New York we work on raising essential funds all year round to ensure our country programs have the necessary resources and means to deliver clean water, decent toilets and hygiene education to the communities that need it most. Will you join us?

Available job openings>

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Voices from the Field

Meet the dedicated team of photographers collecting stories from the communities where we work.

Image: WaterAid/ Eliza Powell

When you support our work, we make a promise: to share stories of the people whose lives are being transformed with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, thanks to you.

How do we collect those stories? We have a team of eight dedicated Voices from the Field officers. The newest addition is from Ethiopia, the first woman to join the team! The officers are local to the countries we work in, they regularly gather photos, films and interviews from the communities you’re supporting – no matter how remote the location. The results are always remarkable.

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The Voices From the Field team captures the hearts and stories of the people we work with and they do so in a way that respects each person’s dignity. Learn why we believe ethical images are important or check out our image policy.

Meet the team

VFUG5-2.xls “Water is life and sanitation is dignity. So often we talk to people who are marginalized and when they speak no one listens. We’re here to amplify their voices.” James, Uganda Image: WaterAid
VftF Officer, Pakistan - Sibtain Haider, Mahankaal, Lele, Lalitpur, Nepal, Nov 2016. “Voices from the Field shows a community’s happiness and problems, which could shape our plans to solve them. I’m excited to share the stories that would otherwise remain unheard.” Sibtain, Pakistan Image: WaterAid/ Mani Karmacharya
Basile Ouedraogo, a WaterAid Voices from the Field officer, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 18 February 2016. “The Voices from the Field program is so important because we report and illustrate stories, so our supporters can see the effect their fundraising is having.” Basile, Burkina Faso Image: WaterAid/ Nyani Quarmyne/ Panos
Selfie of Ernest with scouts from Tanjonandriana and Ankazobe on the way Anjezika village. AnkazobeII commune, Ankazobe district. Madagascar, May 2015 “I grew up in a small village and didn’t have clean water. My experience and seeing how bad the situation can be in other areas of the country gives me the motivation to help.” Ernest, Madagascar Image: WaterAid/ Ernest Randriarimalala
Dennis behind the scenes “By listening to people’s voices, we’re able to hear their stories, their struggles and their perspective on life’s challenges. I feel this helps people understand each other deeply.” Dennis, Malawi Image: WaterAid/ Alexia Webster
Mani Karmacharya with his camera in the field in Lele, Nepal “Going on my first field visit was amazing. It is very exciting being part of a global team. I feel like I am making a difference for my country.” Mani, Nepal Image: WaterAid/ Sibtain Haider
Portrait of VFTF photographer Chileshe Chanda “I’m excited about telling the collective success of WaterAid’s work. Supporters put their resources somewhere and in films, photos and stories they can see where it’s going.” Chileshe, Zambia Image: WaterAid

Updates from the field

Water is live in Tobauk!

And two members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were there to see it!

Tobauk, Timor-Leste: clean water project complete!
Image: WaterAid Longuinho M. Sequeira

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