Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, International, International Development, International Economic Development, International Relief, Microfinance

Mission:
WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world''s poorest communities. We work with partners and influence decision-makers to maximize our impact.

Results: Since 1981, WaterAid has helped 24.9 million people gain access to water. That's 24.9 million more healthy and independent people in the world. 24.9 million more people contributing to the economic vitality of the community. Behind these numbers lie the stories of how individual lives have been transformed in some of the world's poorest communities. Read more at http://www. wateraid. org/us/the-water-story/our-impact.

Target demographics: Marginalized populations and communities in remote and neglected areas, as well as in urban areas.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 312,000 households gain access to clean water; 405,000 households with sanitation and delivered over 8.5M to WaterAid programs around the world.

Geographic areas served: Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin & Central America and the Asia/ Pacific region.

Programs: We bring over 30 years of expertise to poor communities that need the ‘know-how’ and equipment to set-up, operate and maintain their water and sanitation services for the long-term. Our programs are practical, low-cost and sustainable. To date WaterAid has helped 24.9 million people gain access to water.