WaterAid UK
WaterAid has one goal: to change the world through clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene 💦 www.wateraid.org/uk
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- Our Mozambique Country Director spoke with Nick Ferris at @the-independent.com on how the floods have destroyed homes, water systems and lives — and why international support is urgently needed. Full article: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
- “All the rains... eventually flow through Mozambique to the sea, sweeping away everything in its path: people, our animals, our farms—almost everything.” Gaspar Sitefane, the country director for Water Aid in Mozambique, speaks to @news.sky.com about the devastating southern africa floods.
- ”Water insecurity is a defining challenge of this century,” says Tim Wainwright, WaterAid UK Yesterday the @ununiversity.bsky.social and @unuinweh.bsky.social published a report warning that the world faces 'Global Water Bankruptcy', with global water sources beginning to run dry #WaterBankruptcy
- The world faces 'global water bankruptcy' as water scarcity becomes irreversible, warns a new United Nations report. This week at Davos, government and business leaders must prioritise the water crisis – to reshape global health, food security, and economies this century.
- A powerful piece by @rachelschraer.bsky.social for the @the-independent.com, spotlighting the tireless work of health workers across Malawi - and the harsh realities of the maternal health crisis. Read more here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
- Powerful piece in @the-independent.com on Madagascar’s water & climate crisis, featuring WaterAid: “I fetch water from the Taranty River when I have no money. It is so far away.… We really struggle.” – Tsalova, 70 Read more: bit.ly/3ZMadagascar
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- WaterAid has launched the driest Christmas dinner ever - a dehydrated festive feast with shrivelled-up favourites like turkey and stuffing, but missing one vital ingredient - water. It’s a powerful reminder that nearly 1 in 10 people lack clean water close to home. Everything starts with water.
- "Some progress made - but a frustrating and dangerous standstill on climate action and finance." After two weeks, lengthy negotiations at #COP30 have finally come to a close. Read our snapshot analysis: 🔗 wateraid.org/uk/media/sta...
- Live from #COP30: Sol Oyuela, our executive director for Global Policy & Campaigns, tells @theguardian.com that climate change is an international health emergency, directly threatening global health security – and no country is immune.
- We’re at #COP30, bringing frontline voices and expert insight on: - Water security - Climate adaptation - Climate finance Our team is available for expert reaction, commentary and interview requests. 📞 Contact us on lucycowie@wateraid.org or +44 (0)20 7793 4537 to connect with our delegates.
- We’ve partnered with @news.sky.com & @firstnews.bsky.social on a brand-new film on the water and climate crisis 🌍💧 Featuring our Ethiopia project, part-funded by the UK government, it shows how investing in water supports communities for generations. Watch 👉 live.firstnews.co.uk/sky-kids-fyi...
- Sir Stephen Fry and Adjoa Andoh MBE put water centre stage in Water Can’t Wait, our brand-new film launched ahead of #COP30. Joined by Mya-Rose Craig and Dr Vee, they remind us that the climate crisis is a water crisis.
- Deforestation is a ticking time bomb for water security. 122 million people in Ghana, Niger and Nigeria are exposed to unsafe water because of forest loss - that's almost twice the population of the UK. Read our new research with Tree Aid here 👉 washmatters.wateraid.org/publications...
- Pakistan’s floods are a warning we can’t ignore. This year record-breaking floods have affected 7 million people and killed over 1,000. Our new research, reported exclusively in BBC’s new documentary, reveals how Pakistan’s climate has transformed over 40 years: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
- We've taken more than 30,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street, calling for urgent action on the water and climate crisis. Now, it's over to the UK government to prioritise the money, skills and technology needed to deliver real change at #COP30. www.wateraid.org/uk/get-invol...
- £110 million in 2020 £78 million in 2021 £45 million in 2022 £37 million in 2023 £26 million in 2024 This is how much the UK government has cut WASH spending in four years, in the face of a global water crisis. In response to FCDO’s new ODA statistics, Tim Wainwright, WaterAid UK’s CE responds:
- As temperatures soar across the UK, we bet Government officials can't wait to get their hands on a glass of ice cold water 🥵 Maybe it'll remind them that clean water is vital for surviving extreme weather. If it doesn't, remind them by signing our open letter: www.wateraid.org/uk/get-invol...
- "The G7 just overlooked a $200 billion problem in the global economy." Justin Murgai, CEO of WaterAid Canada, calls on world leaders to prioritise water. Despite its clear link to economic stability and national security, water was disappointingly absent from every G7 outcome statement.
- 🚨UK Government ‘turning off the taps for millions’ with aid cuts Today, the UK Chancellor has confirmed cuts to overseas aid, with Official Development Assistance spending set to stay at 0.3% of GNI until 2027. WaterAid UK's Chief Executive, Tim Wainwright responds⬇️ www.wateraid.org/uk/media/uk-...
- Girls face significant barriers to completing school – having a period shouldn't be one of them! With period-friendly schools, all who menstruate can have: - Better school attendance. - More opportunities in work and leadership. - Greater confidence and gender equality. #MenstrualHygieneDay
- When people who menstruate have access to clean water, decent toilets, good hygiene and education, they can manage their periods with safety and dignity. This helps girls stay in school longer and has a knock-on effect on the rest of their lives. #MenstrualHealthDay #MenstruationMatters
- 🩸 Here's what people need when they're on their period: • Clean water • Decent toilets • Hygiene services • Sanitary products • Accurate information about menstruation All these things help women, girls and all who menstruate stay healthy, feel confident and challenge taboos. #MenstrualHygiene
- Q: What would transform healthcare for mothers and their babies? A: Access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene in healthcare facilities. At the World Health Assembly in Geneva, we're calling on world leaders to invest in these life-saving essentials. #WHA78 #WorldHealthAssembly
- Governments have the power to save the lives of millions of mothers and newborn babies and slow the spread of superbugs. This year at the World Health Assembly, we are calling on governments to invest in and include water, sanitation and hygiene in their national health policies. #WHA78
- This week at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, we're calling on world leaders to invest in clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene for mothers and babies everywhere. #WorldHealthAssembly #WHA78 #MaternalHealth
- Hundreds of people all over the world have signed-up to our climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services course. Join them here 👉 mailchi.mp/ircwash/clim...
- A response to the International Development Committee meeting [1/2] 👇 Support for women & girls alongside access to water, sanitation & hygiene is not charity. It's a critical investment in our shared global future. Women & girls' lives cannot be gambled in the UK Government's political game.
- 📢 Ready to make history? Get ready to meet your MP and join the most impactful lobby ever for people, climate and nature. 🗓️ 9th July 📍 Westminster, London 🔗 Register now: eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... #ActNowChangeForever
- When designing climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene programmes, it is essential to involve those disproportionally impacted by climate change in decisions about adaptation. Find out how in our latest e-learning course. 👉 mailchi.mp/ircwash/clim...
- What role can climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene services play in improving water security for all? Find out in our new e-learning course. 👉 mailchi.mp/ircwash/clim...
- A new UN report has revealed widespread drying across Europe. Yet low-income communities are still the most at risk from climate change – which increases pressure on water access and sanitation systems. Read our research: washmatters.wateraid.org/publications...
- How can policy makers integrate water, sanitation and hygiene in climate change agendas? It’s a good question and we’ve got some answers. Take our course on climate-resilient services to find out. 👉 www.ircwash.org/climate-resi...
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- A pivotal moment for global action on water! Yesterday, ministers from seven countries and representatives from the UN and the World Bank came together to tackle the global water crisis at a roundtable hosted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, supported by WaterAid. Change starts with water!
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- We are deeply honoured that our Patron, His Majesty The King, hosted a Reception at Buckingham Palace last night, to unite young leaders and changemakers to drive action on water and climate change. Together, we can create a brighter, more resilient future for all. Change starts with water.
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- Water is vital to a city’s growth and is the backbone to healthy societies. But the threat of too much or too little water puts everything at risk. Read our report on BBC news about the world's 100 most populated cities ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Water emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe. 🌍 Our new research reveals which of the world’s 100 most populated cities are becoming increasingly exposed to floods and droughts – risking the security and survival of communities around the world ▶️ washmatters.wateraid.org/publications...
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- The world needs change. Start with water. #ChangeStartsWithWater
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- No woman should risk her life when giving birth. Yet every two seconds, a woman delivers in a healthcare facility without adequate water, sanitation and hygiene. Every mother has the right to a clean, safe birth. Read more in today's print edition of @theguardian.com #IWD2025
- Gender equality starts with clean water. When women and girls have access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, they can go to school, do paid work, manage their periods safely and be protected from infections during childbirth. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #CleanWater
- Last month, the African Water and Sanitation Exhibition and Congress brought together experts from across 40 African countries to discuss the future of water, sanitation and hygiene in the continent. Kine Fatim Diop shares her thoughts➡ washmatters.wateraid.org/blog/acceler... #AfWASA #Africa
