WaterAid

WaterAid is an international non-profit organization that has been committed to the global supply of clean drinking water, decent sanitation, and good hygiene since its founding on July 21, 1981. The organization focuses on implementing sustainable water supply and sanitation systems, constructing toilets and handwashing facilities, as well as conducting hygiene education programs. It also distributes emergency hygiene kits in areas affected by natural disasters or disease outbreaks[2][4].

The mission of WaterAid is to ensure that every person in the world has access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene. This is seen as a fundamental step towards poverty alleviation and improving health, education, and economic opportunities. WaterAid works closely with governments, local communities, and other partners to achieve these goals and promote the recognition of the human right to water and sanitation[1][2][3].

WaterAid aligns itself with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 6, which promotes universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The organization emphasizes the importance of investing in WASH services for healthy and environmentally friendly economic recovery. Through its work, WaterAid has so far provided over 28 million people with clean water, 29 million people with decent toilets, and 27.8 million people with hygiene education[1][2][5].

WaterAid also advocates for political and social change by collaborating with governments and international organizations to elevate the priority of water and sanitation in global policy. An example of this is its involvement in the development of the White House Action Plan on Global Water Security, which establishes access to water and sanitation as a key priority of U.S. foreign policy[2].

WaterAid operates in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia, and Oceania, working closely with local communities to develop and implement sustainable solutions. The organization promotes the involvement of local people in monitoring and repairing infrastructure to ensure long-term functionality. Additionally, WaterAid respects local traditions and integrates cultural elements into its projects, such as the use of ancestral symbols in sanitation and hygiene facilities[2][3].

Through its comprehensive work and advocacy, WaterAid makes a significant contribution to improving the living conditions of marginalized communities worldwide and works tirelessly to ensure that no one is left without clean water and decent sanitation.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/WaterAid
• 2 - https://www.wateraid.org/us/what-does-wateraid-do
• 3 - https://www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com/de-de/our-communities/wateraid
• 4 - https://www.wateraid.org/us/
• 5 - https://washmatters.wateraid.org/sites/g/files/jkxoof256/files/2022-01/Erfolgsentscheidend%20investitionen%20in%20wasser,%20sanitarversorgung%20und%20hygiene%20fur%20eine%20gesunde%20und%20umweltfreundliche%20wirtschaftliche%20erholung.pdf