Where we work

WaterAid works in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific region and Central America helping poor communities improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene education using local skills and practical, sustainable technologies.

You can find out about any of our country programs by clicking on the links below.



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How does WaterAid choose where to work?

A handpump in India

The countries where we work are selected based on the following criteria:

  • There is potential for WaterAid’s work to be effective and have a long-term positive impact.
  • The country lies at the lower end of the UNDP (United Nations Development Program) Human Development Index, or has pockets of extreme poverty,and a significant part of the population in the country lacks access towater and sanitation.
  • There is an opportunity for WaterAid’s work to be coordinated with, and add value to, that of others.
  • There is potential for us to influence other organizations to improve access to safe water and sanitation.
  • There is an opportunity for WaterAid to widen our experience and knowledge giving us greater credibility to influence global change.

Photo: Esther Havens

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