A girl wearing a red blouse is playing with the water she collected from the tap.

Water

Clean water is vital for life. For one billion children living in poverty, it also means freedom from waterborne diseases and long treks for water. Our programs bring accessible water closer to home, giving kids back their lives—and their childhoods.

Every year, 125,320 cases of diarrhea are prevented among children under five through our water, sanitation and hygiene programs.

Source: World Vision Canada’s cost-benefit analysis on 111 water projects in 29 countries between 2019 and 2021.

Clean water for every child

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How our donors choose to help

Consistency and commitment—the formula for lasting change. Together, through monthly donations and community-led solutions, our work spans across five sectors where impact is needed most.

Water

With your help, every ten minutes, six people gain access to clean drinking water.

That’s 317,689 people every year.

Our water projects support the ongoing health of children and families, the growth of their food and livestock, and protect the environment—the building blocks of well-being and a sustainable future.

that’s how much of our overall donations went towards water, sanitation and health programs all over the world

1.58M

people gained access to clean water over the last 5 years

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