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1 in 4 people around the world lacks safely managed drinking water.

Water For People is a global nonprofit working across nine countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa to address the global water crisis and equip communities with lasting access to clean water and dignified toilets.

You can make a difference for people around the world by contributing to Water For People through the Combined Federal Campaign. 

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The People you are Impacting

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"I am not a mason, but I constructed the bathroom myself. Now we can shower and take care of our hygiene. Now, my house is complete, and it feels like we live in the city!"

Pablo
A father who attended a sanitation workshop by Water For People in Bolivia
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"I thought this was an opportunity to make sure that people have safe, clean water at all times."

Maureen
A handpump mechanic who received training from Water For People in Malawi
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"There are now five community members, including me, who are in charge of maintaining the pipes and facilities. I make sure that we continue to learn about the importance of caring and appreciating the value of water."

Santana
An advocate for water in her community in Guatemala
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"Water For People trained us not only in building a variety of toilets, but also equipped us with the right marketing techniques to sell them."

Dharanidhar Kumar
An entrepreneur selling toilets and materials in India
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"Our cleanliness has definitely improved. We have been able to build a nice bathroom. And my children don’t have to miss school anymore. I feel that my children will have a very different life than me."

Marie Louise
An advocate for safe water and hygiene in her community in Rwanda
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"There are some people who are reluctant and do not want to construct the toilet. I tell them that by constructing a toilet in the house they are benefiting their families, especially the women and children."

Seema
An advocate for toilets in her community in India
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"We’ve demonstrated that we are managing the system well and taking on the responsibility of sustainability."

Amadeo
A member of an (award winning!) water committee responsible for their community's water in Bolivia
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"I used to go to the water point with my sister. Going there was easy with the empty bottles, but then I didn’t like carrying them back. I used to get really tired. Now I collect water and can go back home dancing, it’s so close."

Parvati
A 7-year-old who no longer needs to walk for water in India
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"With the training provided to us by Water For People, we were taught to tackle hygiene education in a playful, innovative, and creative way."

Cristian
A teacher helping children learn healthy habits in Guatemala
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