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.

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

Featured article

A pipe dream comes true

The story of how clean water impacted a chief and a student in the poorest municipality of the Philippines.

Read more
Jory smiles brightly as he washes his hands in with tap water. Siayan, Philippines.

Did you know?

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

Clean water for every child

Water

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

Our impact

6%

that’s how much of our overall donations went towards water, sanitation and health programs.

1.49M

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

14,251

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

Trending topics

A young girl holds a ready-to-use therapeutic food packet. (Chad, 2025)
Hunger.svg

Hunger

With food insecurity at its highest, we strive to not only meet the immediate needs of children and families but also work with them on sustainable solutions for the future.

Learn more
A young boy sitting on his chair drawing on paper.
Education book icon.

Education

A good education opens doors to a promising future.

Learn more
Medical professional weighs infant and writes the weight on paper as the mother stands beside her.
Health icon.

Health

We’re on a mission to improve children’s health. With your help, we can protect millions of children from health risks.

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

When our community grows, so does our impact.

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

Donate now