Water For People

Water is at the center of everything.

Access to water and sanitation is connected to health, well-being, education, economic opportunities, and the ability to withstand the impacts of climate change and other stressors. Water is the foundation we all need to thrive.

When water and sanitation services are accessible, safe, and reliable, everything changes.

Women are powerful agents of change.

When women and girls have the tools to thrive, our communities and societies do too.

Yet every day, women and girls spend 200 million hours collecting water, while those without a toilet spend 250 million hours searching for a safe place to go.

Water rights are women's rights. Investing in water, sanitation, and hygiene means investing in equity, dignity, and the power of women to lead lasting change.

Your support brought waves of change to millions of people across 10 countries. So we want to take the time to show you the change you made possible in 2025. Swipe for surprises.

Yes, the work we do takes time.

Yes, we will walk alongside communities and leaders until Everyone has access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, Forever.

And no, we don't want to do this forever.

It is within our power to end the global water and sanitation crisis. Together, we can make this a reality.

As an NGO, Water For People is committed to unlocking the power of local leaders and communities, ensuring that water and sanitation services are strong and sustainable, and then getting out of the way.

Join us for an evening of celebration and connection with like-minded supporters of Water For People’s work at our annual Social Splash.

This event is a unique opportunity to also peruse local art and enjoy Peruvian food, drinks, and dance! We're excited to present two performances of Marinera, Peru's national dance, by nationally ranked youth dancers.

Date/Time:
Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location:
Touchstone Gallery
901 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001

Thank you to our Social Splash sponsors! Bronze: Carollo, Copper: WSSC Water

Can't wait to see you all!

Appetizers and two drink tickets included with purchase.

Water For People aims to reach every household, school, health clinic, and community with lasting water, sanitation, and hygiene services – for Everyone Forever. Our goal is for communities to no longer need us.

When we exit a district, it means people have reliable water and sanitation services, and local systems are in place to keep them running long-term. In 2025, we completed our first official exit.

We're proud to share the highlights of our progress and impact so far. These numbers reflect our local work, with hundreds of thousands of people’s lives changed thanks to the collaboration of teams, partners, and supporters.

Whether you read, share, or comment, we are grateful for all of your support as we continue working toward Everyone, Forever.

The result of our work is clear: safe water and dignified bathrooms make a measurable difference in people's lives across the 10 countries where we work.

At Water For People, we strengthen systems. We are talking big game, from the pipe to the policy strategy. So that local communities and leaders can be the stewards of their own water systems forever. Our job doesn't end when the pumps are built. If anything, that's just the beginning.

Our work ensures that sufficient capacity, financing, governance, and technical expertise are in place to keep water flowing and services running for generations to come. And the result of our efforts?

44 million people collectively reached with strengthened water, sanitation, and hygiene systems.

Explore the impact made possible thanks to your support: waterforpeople.org/impactreport

Thanks to your support, 5.8 million people have reliable water services across the districts where Water For People works.

This number reflects the success and progress of our work, with millions of people's lives transformed, all because of water.

When safe water services are readily available, we see everything change. Girls stay in school. Women have more time for work, education, and rest. Families are healthier. Economies bloom. Communities are stronger.

We are on a mission to reach Everyone Forever with safe water. Learn more about the impact your support makes possible: https://www.waterforpeople.org/impactreport-2025/

We´re thrilled to announce that our 2025 Impact Report is now live.

As we continue to reach for Everyone, Forever, one thing remains certain: transformational change occurs when services are built to last and when the communities and local leadership are part of shaping them.

Explore the progress and impact your support made possible during 2025:

Water For People | Impact Report 2025 Explore the 2025 Impact Report from Water For People