Our work

Discover key areas of WaterAid's work, explore related insights and publications, and find out more about how we work.

Climate change

For millions of people, clean water and decent toilets could be the difference between coping and not coping with our changing climate.

Disasters

Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are crucial to keeping people healthy in the wake of a disaster.

Equality and inclusion

We embrace the principles of equality, inclusion and rights so everyone can access essential water, sanitation and hygiene services.

Finance

In many of the countries where we work, inadequate financing is a major barrier to progress in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.

Governance

Only with strong political commitment and effective and efficient service delivery can we reach everyone, everywhere.

Health

Life-threatening illnesses such as cholera and diarrhoea are preventable with adequate water, sanitation and hygiene.

Healthcare facilities

We work to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in healthcare facilities through policy, advocacy, training and research.

Innovation

We use pioneering technologies and explore new ways of working to help reach everyone with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene.

Monitoring and accountability

We monitor progress in the delivery of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene at global, national and organisational levels.

Partnerships

We partner with institutions, organisations, development agencies and businesses across the globe to strengthen the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.

Sustainability

We work to ensure water supply and sanitation services deliver permanent benefits, and hygiene behaviour changes last into the future.

Technology

The use of appropriate and sustainable technology is a critical component of any water, sanitation and hygiene system.