Water For People

After attending COP29 in Azerbaijan, Mark Duey, CEO of Water For People, reflects on the growing recognition of water as central to climate adaptation. In a world facing unprecedented and increasing climate challenges, from record-breaking heat to devastating disasters, the focus on climate-resilient water and sanitation systems is more critical than ever. Discover the progress and challenges at this year's climate summit by tapping here: https://ow.ly/ke8m50Ue3Vi #WaterForPeople #WASH #COP29 #ClimateResilience

Did you know 1.4 million deaths could be prevented yearly with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene access? Water For People’s activities include protecting water sources, safely managing human waste, reaching hospitals and clinics with reliable water and sanitation access, and providing hygiene training in schools and communities – all of which contribute to saving lives. Visit our website to learn more about the link between water, sanitation, and health: https://ow.ly/9Vrv50UbV8y ??Source: World Health Organization 2023 #WaterForPeople #PublicHealth #SafeWater #SanitationMatters

Watch This Space!? As part of our #WorldToiletDay celebrations, we’re excited to launch the 56 km Muyaga-Ramba Water Supply System in Gisagara District tomorrow. Constructed in partnership with the Government of Rwanda through?WASAC Group?and the District under a joint Gisagara WASH program, this water supply system now serves clean water to over 15,000 people! But that’s not all—new sanitation facilities, including improved latrines and girls' rooms for menstrual hygiene management in schools, are setting the stage for healthier, more dignified lives. The Impact: Clean water and proper sanitation mean zero waterborne diseases, healthier and prosperous communities, and a brighter future for all, especially children. A clean toilet isn’t just a necessity; it symbolizes peace, dignity, and prosperity. Let’s ensure everyone's access to these life-saving facilities. Stay tuned and join us tomorrow for this incredible milestone celebration!

Every day, women and girls spend 200 million hours collecting water, and those without access to toilets spend over 250 million hours finding a place to go. For Folomina, this is a thing of the past. She no longer walks two hours daily for water or battles illnesses caused by unsafe sanitation. Access to water and sanitation is not just about convenience—it’s about restoring dignity, protecting health, and building resilience. Discover how Folomina's life was transformed through access to safe water and improved sanitation: https://ow.ly/27mk50UaxHq

It's #WorldToiletDay, and we are here to tell you that the world is seriously off track to achieving safely managed sanitation for all by 2030—one of the targets of #SDG6. This lack of progress hinders efforts across many other SDGs, particularly health, gender equality, education, sustainability, and a clean environment. For women and girls in particular, a lack of safely managed sanitation, water, and hygiene services leaves them more vulnerable to abuse, attack, and ill health, affecting their ability to study, work, and live in dignity. We are talking about staggering unrealized human potential due to poor sanitation. At Water For People, we believe this is unacceptable and must change. We can solve the water and sanitation crisis in our lifetime. ??Source: World Health Organization and UNICEF 2023

Sanitation is a fundamental #HumanRight. Currently, 3.5 billion people around the world lack access to safe toilets. Factors such as conflict, climate change, disasters, and neglect undermine human dignity and hinder global efforts to achieve #SDG6. At Water For People, we believe that everyone deserves access to dignifying toilets—spaces for peace, protection, and an opportunity for progress. #Toilets = #Peace #Progress #Protection

Meet Lennie: Water For People first crossed paths with her when she was just 11 years old. Now a third-year Environmental Studies student, Lennie's inspiring journey shows the lasting impact of our work. Read her story to learn how access to safe sanitation and menstrual hygiene impacted her life: https://lnkd.in/gZnKPUQs

Progress needs to increase 6x for safely managed drinking water, 5x for safely managed sanitation, and 3x for basic hygiene for the world to achieve universal access by 2030. This means considerable investment—especially as communities face the impacts of climate change. Mark Duey, Water For People's CEO, shares three financing priorities to accelarate progress toward resilient water and sanitation access for #EveryoneForever in Latin America and beyond. Find out more on Our Lens: https://ow.ly/sjxn50U6aAg ?? Source: United Nations Water Sustainable Development Goal 6 Synthesis Report, 2023.

Building #WASH systems that are climate responsive require financing strategies that see beyond the infrastructure challenge. Understanding that capacity building, partnering with local governments, and reducing inequities are key gateways to resilience. Continue the conversation and connect with Mark Duey, Water For People's CEO, at #COP29. #ClimateResilience #WaterForPeople #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance

Exciting news! Our latest Isoko y'Ubuzima newsletter is out now! Take 15 minutes to catch up on impactful stories and other #WASH sector updates. Explore our USAID Rwanda funded project's efforts to enhance access to clean #water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Rwanda. Enjoy the read! Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure(MININFRA) Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) Ministry of Health Rwanda WASAC Group CARE Rwanda IRCWASH AEE Rwanda Water For People