AquaVitae: Water for lifeAquavitae supports WaterAid, which supports water and sanitation projects in some of the world's poorest countries: www.wateraid.org/uk
Why we campaign
Find out more about the End Water Poverty campaign on their website
Clean water is essential for life but 1.1 billion people don't have access to safe water and 2.6 billion lack adequate sanitation. It is estimated that half of the world's hospital beds are taken up by people suffering from diseases associated with dirty water and poor sanitation. WaterAid’s mission is to overcome poverty by enabling the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education.
Since 1981, WaterAid has been working through partner organisations to help poor communities in developing countries achieve sustainable improvements in their quality of life with improved domestic water supply, sanitation and associated hygiene practices.
WaterAid works through local partner organisations, using low-cost technologies appropriate to local conditions, and involves communities in the planning and construction of their new water supplies. Through these integrated projects WaterAid to date, has helped over six and a half million people achieve lasting health improvements and a better quality of life.
WaterAid is a member of the new international campaign, End Water Poverty, set up to tackle the global water crisis. To find out more and register your support, visit the End Water Poverty website.
WaterAid's vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation.