About Water For People
Everyone should have access to water and a bathroom
Whether it’s a drink from the tap, a toilet that works, or a place to wash our hands, having water is a basic necessity that many of us take for granted.
But in many parts of the world, women and children spend hours walking for water each day, and 1.4 million deaths could be prevented each year with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene access.
At Water For People, everything we do comes from the belief that everyone should have access to clean water and sanitation services, forever.
Who We Are
Our Vision
A world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.
Our Mission
Water For People exists to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments.
Our Values
Our new organizational values reflect the ambition, critical thinking, and transformation required to bring lasting solutions to the world’s water and sanitation crisis.
Collective Transformation
We believe in the power of collective action.
Environmental Stewardship
We are committed to being responsible stewards of the environment.
Integrity
We act honestly and transparently to inspire trust.
Courage
We encourage brave exploration of new ideas and informed risk-taking.
Amplify All Voices
By putting people first, celebrating diversity, and pursuing justice, we prioritize our shared humanity.
Clean water and sanitation services – that last for generations to come
Water For People is an international nonprofit motivated by the belief that water is a human right. Our goal is to ensure water, sanitation, and hygiene services for everyone, and to make sure those solutions last forever.
We are working toward this ambitious goal by partnering with local community members, businesses, and governments, helping them bring sustainable water and sanitation systems to their communities. Then we ensure they have the training, tools, and financing needed to maintain those systems for generations.
In addition to our team members on our Global Hub and our partner organization in Canada, we have teams in nine countries: Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, India, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
We spend years, not days, in districts – working until every family, clinic, and school has safe, reliable water and sanitation services.
More About Water For People
We believe in earning your trust. Learn more about Water For People's financials, supporter community, and commitments.