Your gifts in action
"I don't have to haul water to my house anymore," says Luiza, from Brazil, grateful for her new water well and storage tank.
Safe water in the midst of drought
Meet Luiza
Millions of people around the world, like Luiza, live in regions where access to safe water is limited. Without it, they are less prepared to face temperature extremes, floods, and droughts.
Half of the world's population live under highly water-stressed conditions at least one month of the year.
After decades of contending with drought, a small loan for a safe water solution changed everything for Luiza and her husband, Hilberto. Through our local financial partners in Brazil, they financed a water well and a storage tank that provides their family and farm animals with a source of safe water year-round.
Thanks to your support, they now have the water they need to survive and thrive, even in the midst of drought.
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Thank you for your support. Here’s to changing millions more lives with safe water and sanitation. Read more.
Because of safe water, learning is possible
An article by Heather Arney, Director of Insights
“Today, one in four children worldwide – 400 million – lack access to basic drinking water or sanitation at their schools. Without these essential resources, the opportunity to participate and learn is limited before the first lesson even begins. Safe water is what makes showing up to class and learning possible.”
Heather explains how we’re helping families and schools get access to safe water and sanitation – making it possible for children to gain the time, health, and opportunity to focus on their education.
Mueni now has safe water at home and the time and health to go to school and play soccer.
Meet families like Amina's that now have access to safe water and sanitation at home.
Welcome to Tanzania!
Join us as we travel to some of the communities we serve across Tanzania.
Earlier this year, our team and local partners visited some of the people we serve in Tanzania. Join them as we take you on an exclusive journey to meet some of the families here who now have affordable, lasting access to safe water or sanitation at home because of your support.