All stories

Together, we've empowered millions of people with access to safe water and sanitation. We invite you to meet some of them and read their stories.

All stories
Sabina and son in Kenya
Sabina

Sabina approaches her days with bold wisdom, keen resourcefulness and a dedication to hard work.

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Young couple smiling while sitting on the steps outside of their home in Cambodia.
Fear to freedom

Concerned for their daughters’ safety, this couple found a solution that empowered them to stop fearing what could go wrong, and start dreaming about what could go right.

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Manjula in India
Few things are more valuable than time

Without a water tap at home, Manjula had no choice but to carry a 20-30 pound container back-and-forth each day from a community water tank about a kilometer from her home.

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Mysore India wheat
Give water credit for time

Access to safe water doesn't just provide women with one of life's necessities; it can unlock the possibility of a whole new life.

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Ethiopia's water crisis
The power of water in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has experienced recurring bouts of drought and floods for years. Water.org's work in Ethiopia empowered families and communities to access available safe water and sanitation solutions.

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Aisyah is smart

Meet Aisyah. Empowered with access to safe water at home, she changed her own world.

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Nanda in India
Nanda

Her smile is as warm as the herbal tea she prepares each morning to sell from her humble home in Mysore.

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