A girl wearing a red blouse is playing with the water she collected from the tap.

Water

Some 1.7 billion adults and children have nothing but contaminated water to drink.

Clean water is vital for life. It also means freedom from waterborne diseases and long treks for water.

Our programs bring accessible water closer to home, giving kids back their lives—and their childhoods.

In 2025, 7,074 children received appropriate and timely care for serious childhood illnesses, such as diarrhea.

Clean water for every child

Program expenditures

How our donors choose to help

Consistency and commitment—the formula for lasting change. Together, through monthly donations and community-led solutions, our work spans across five sectors where impact is needed most.

Water

With your help, 4,699 water resources were constructed, rehabilitated or improved, providing safe water for families and children to drink.

And 14,251 sanitation facilities, including latrines and handwashing stations, were constructed or updated.

Our water projects support the ongoing health of children and families, the growth of their food and livestock, and protect the environment—the building blocks of well-being and a sustainable future.

that’s how much of our overall donations went towards water, sanitation and health programs all over the world

1.49M

people reached through water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) programs in 2025.

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Let's help build a world of opportunities for every child, no matter the location or circumstance.

A girl holding a spoon enjoys her food inside her home.
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