WaterAid

What do lobsters, dragon boats and tombolas have in common? You could find them all at our third annual WaterAid Dragon Boat Race in Canary Wharf yesterday! 🛶 25 teams joined us to battle for glory, while raising over £44,000 to support our work bringing clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to communities around the world 💦 After a nail-biting day of head-to-head races, it was PwC who took the gold medal, with Corlytics winning best dressed for their brilliant lobster costumes 🦀 A massive thank you to all the teams who took part, including Balfour Beatty plc whose fundraising contributed over £4,000 to our grand total — you're oar-some 😉 HSBC Informa Advance TRS Anglian Water Services Belu Churchill Group GCW Property Consultants Hogan Lovells Gett Corps Security OCU MediaSense Ward Security WSD WSP in the UK Double Check Security Group Canary Wharf Group

We’ve loved bringing together the iconic Cyndi Lauper with WaterAid to design this one off unique disco loo at Glastonbury Festival- it’s fun with a serious message behind it that 1 in 5 people around the world don’t have access to clean and decent toilets! We can’t thank Cyndi and her team enough for taking time and really caring about the design and highlighting the serious message supporting WaterAid. Girls just wanna have…. Fundamental rights! Ms Lauper commented: “I’m proud to partner with WaterAid at Glastonbury Festival to highlight that toilets shouldn’t be a luxury. One in five people around the world don’t have a decent toilet, which affects their health and dignity. The situation is particularly bad for women, who risk their safety when finding somewhere private to go, and girls are missing out on an education due to a lack of water and toilets in school. Girls and women must have their fundamental rights, which is why I’m helping WaterAid spread the message that clean water and good sanitation will help everyone live the life they deserve.” Do catch Cyndi on the Pyramiid stage at 2.30pm today! #cyndilauper #wateraid #glastonbury #discoloo #glasto #icon #toilet #disco #cleanwater

A new government means it’s time for change. The UN predicts 5 billion people could be living without clean drinking water by 2050. But despite this, UK governments have slashed funding for this basic human right, year after year. Now’s the moment for Keir Starmer to demonstrate global leadership and become a pivotal player in global action around the water crisis. We’re calling on The Labour Party to prioritise clean water in their international development spending. It’s the best way to lead the world toward a safer future. Sign our petition to join us in making sure clean water is a priority for the new government: https://brnw.ch/21wLeve

How many lives could be saved by combating superbugs? 🦠 Every year, 247,800 deaths linked to superbugs could be prevented simply by providing clean drinking water, decent sanitation and good hygiene in communities, according to a study by The Lancet. But what are superbugs, and why are they a serious threat to people's health everywhere? 👉 Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wL3IS

When communities don't have clean water, it impacts: -their health -their ability to get an education -agriculture and farming -gender equality ...and so much more. But just how big is this problem?

We’re thrilled to welcome Caroline D. to the team! 👋 She’s joined us as a Senior Partnerships Manager, and she’ll be focusing on engaging donors in the UK and EU, especially the FCDO and the EU/European bilateral development agencies. Some things to know about Caroline:   -She brings over 15 years of partnerships management experience, having worked with The British Council in their Brussels office covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). -Caroline also spent around 6 years working in the southern and eastern Mediterranean, including for the account of universities and Dutch/French cooperation institutes. -She’s (therefore) a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine – especially Greek, Turkish and Lebanese food. Keep an eye on our job openings for your chance to join our team and make a real impact 💧

Tasty treats for Larry the Cat ✅ Snazzy new water bottle ✅ Healthy supply of loo roll ✅ Clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene are among the essentials everyone needs in their home, to help them stay healthy and at the top of their game - including the PM. But around the world: 💦 703 million people don’t have clean water close to home 🧻 1.5 billion don’t have a decent toilet of their own 🧼 653 million don’t have a place to wash their hands at home This shouldn’t be normal. We’re calling on Keir Starmer to prioritise these basic human rights in The Labour Party's international development spending, ensuring they’re all within reach for everyone, everywhere.

As the climate crisis unfolds, listening to the voices of young people is key 🔑 At the 10th World Water Forum, 85 delegates from the World Youth Parliament for Water raised their voices on water, peace and climate change. After taking part in more than 50 official sessions and side events, they share their successes, challenges and calls for leaders to turn words into action. We're proud to support such a passionate group of young people with Secrétariat International de l'Eau - International Secretariat for Water, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Agence de l'Eau Artois-Picardie 🙌

Congrats Keir Starmer on your general election victory. As Prime Minister, you now have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of people around the world, by prioritising investment in water, toilets and hygiene. If you and The Labour Party are serious about solving global challenges, like climate change, public health and gender inequality, ensuring clean water for everyone is vital. #GeneralElection #KeirStarmer #CleanWater

What does Wimbledon have to do with water? For one thing, water keeps the iconic grass courts here at All England Lawn Tennis Club maintained, and keeps the top players hydrated. Our partnership with the Wimbledon Foundation has helped us change lives through water, bringing hope and security to communities across nine countries around the world living without this basic essential. Last month, we created a stunning mosaic on one of these courts, made up of rackets, balls and nets. It depicted an image of Anja and Dylan, a mother and son in Madagascar, who, through our work together, now have clean water close to home. Clean water is a game changer.