WaterAid has one goal: to change the world through clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene 💦 www.wateraid.org/ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mtyklccbk22mWaterAid's warning about a looming "super" El Niño made headlines this week, with coverage in @the-independent.com showing how some of Asia's biggest cities could see major shifts in rainfall patterns and growing water security risks. https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/el-nino-climate-flooding-drought-asia-b3034844.html26 Aug 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyklccbk22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mtykirxqpc2mOur new Super El Niño research featured across @itvnews.bsky.social Evening News and What You Need to Know YouTube series. WaterAid's Caroline Maxwell discussed the risks of worsening droughts and floods disrupting global supply chains. https://www.itv.com/news/2026-08-19/this-years-super-el-nino-will-hit-uk-shopping-bills-scientists-warn26 Aug 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtykirxqpc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mrs4m6xig22qIts been reported today that 7 parts of the UK are now in drought as the 4th heatwave of the summer hits. "Everyone, everywhere needs water" - WaterAid is calling on the Ed Miliband to elevate water security as a priority.29 Jul 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrs4m6xig22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mrcpl6buok2q'Water is life, yes - but it is also time, strength, health, safety, freedom. It is what allows care to be caring. It is what allows hope to take shape in the real world' In Malawi, Andi Oliver sees the transformative impact clean water can have on communities, as shared with @the-independent.com https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/women-birth-baby-pregnancy-water-aid-africa-b3011810.html23 Jul 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcpl6buok2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mnhxszdijs2d1 in 9 mothers in Sub-Saharan Africa are dying from maternal sepsis due to unsafe delivery rooms.  By providing maternity wards with the basics of clean water, and decent toilets, cases and deaths could half. BBC's Focus on Africa podcast interviews WaterAid Zambia's country director on the topic. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0npw9vy?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile04 Jun 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhxszdijs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mnclhdklak2vToday the @wmo-global.bsky.social obal.bsky.social said this #ElNiño is likely to strengthen into 2026, driving more extreme weather globally. WaterAid’s Climate Expert Helen Rumford warns: “Extreme weather doesn’t fall equally… worsening global instability” https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-54f4e985-a7fb-48b2-8246-f3be0d69940202 Jun 2026 12:21 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnclhdklak2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mna6dmfg722h#WaterSecurity is shaping the future of economies across Africa. In this Biz Day TV interview, WaterAid’s Patience Mukuyu shares why reliable water systems are essential for public health, resilient communities, and sustainable growth. Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viIA2EbYZKo01 Jun 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mna6dmfg722hhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mmh36sbeok2zMidwives call on leaders to protect women and newborns with safe, maternity care at World Health Assembly demonstration - as part of WaterAid's #TimetoDeliver campaign https://www.wateraid.org/uk/media/wake-ebola-outbreak-midwives-nurses-and-mothers-stage-powerful-protest-demand-safer-healthcare22 May 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh36sbeok2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mlbbiwlu2c2oBBC Africa visited Zambia, reporting on our new Born without water report and the importance of clean water and sanitation in ensuring safe births and healthy mothers.  Watch the full TV piece here⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyysjG00xww07 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbbiwlu2c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mkndq5jnfk2fAs new IDC report on the Future of UK Aid is published, highlighting critical gaps in the UK's new aid strategy, our CEO Tim Wainwright writes for @lbc.co.uk about why backing water is one of the smartest, best‑value investments the UK can make.  https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/uk-aid-value-money-water-opinion-5HjdYQz_2/29 Apr 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkndq5jnfk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mjkpairmtk2iToday, WaterAid joined the World Bank's major new initiative bringing water security to 1 billion people by 2030 🌏 Speaking at the launch in DC, Chief Executive of WaterAid UK Tim Wainwright said, "Water underpins heath, education, and economies." 💧 Read more here👇 https://www.wateraid.org/uk/world-bank-water-forward15 Apr 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkpairmtk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mhdotni5xs25@the-independent.com covers our research, women in Africa are nearly 150× more likely to die from maternal sepsis than in Europe, often due to lack of clean water. Sir Stephen Fry backs the campaign: “its aims are achievable — and when achieved will have the most dazzlingly marvellous impact.” https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/africa-women-birth-death-uk-aid-b2940778.html18 Mar 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdotni5xs25https://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mhdnyuqj6s25Stars including Myleene Klass, Adjoa Andoh, Sir Stephen Fry & more are backing WaterAid’s #TimeToDeliver campaign for safe births. Myleene: “No woman should give birth without clean water… I can’t imagine the fear and risk.” 🔗 https://www.wateraid.org/uk/media/time-to-deliver-petition-celebrity18 Mar 2026 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdnyuqj6s25https://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mhctgsqlic2k1 in 9 births in Sub-Saharan Africa leads to maternal sepsis. A major cause? A lack of clean water and basic hygiene. Our new research uncovers the shocking reality facing mothers and newborns in Africa & Asia. Read it here: https://washmatters.wateraid.org/publications/born-without-water?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ttd_report&utm_campaign=time_to_deliver #TimeToDeliver #WorldWaterDay18 Mar 2026 06:13 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhctgsqlic2khttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mhaou5wdxk2gEvery two seconds, a woman gives birth in a health centre without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. World leaders can fix this at the UN Water Conference. Join women in calling on leaders to fund clean water in every health centre: https://www.wateraid.org/global/campaigns/time-to-deliver/petition?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=ttd_socials&utm_campaign=time_to_deliver #TimeToDeliver17 Mar 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhaou5wdxk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mh5zeafutk2lSensitive topic: pregnancy & birth No woman should give birth without clean water. Yet this is the reality for millions worldwide. Today we launch our #TimeToDeliver campaign calling for clean, safe births for every woman. Sign the petition & stand with women calling for change: brnw.ch/21x0LEV16 Mar 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5zeafutk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mdn6lj5x6k24Our Mozambique Country Director spoke with Nick Ferris at @the-independent.com on how the floods have destroyed homes, water systems and lives — and why international support is urgently needed. Full article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/climate-floods-aid-mozambique-flooding-b2910299.html30 Jan 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn6lj5x6k24https://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mdn5slyv5c24“All the rains... eventually flow through Mozambique to the sea, sweeping away everything in its path: people, our animals, our farms—almost everything.” Gaspar Sitefane, the country director for Water Aid in Mozambique, speaks to @news.sky.com about the devastating southern africa floods. https://news.sky.com/story/mozambique-aid-workers-scramble-to-reach-starving-communities-after-devastating-floods-but-its-a-mammoth-task-1350078730 Jan 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdn5slyv5c24https://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mcx2b65sds2q”Water insecurity is a defining challenge of this century,” says Tim Wainwright, WaterAid UK Yesterday the @ununiversity.bsky.social and @unuinweh.bsky.social published a report warning that the world faces 'Global Water Bankruptcy', with global water sources beginning to run dry #WaterBankruptcy https://www.wateraid.org/uk/media/Global-Water-Bankruptcy-report21 Jan 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcx2b65sds2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mcwgl6dtuc2nThe world faces 'global water bankruptcy' as water scarcity becomes irreversible, warns a new United Nations report. This week at Davos, government and business leaders must prioritise the water crisis – to reshape global health, food security, and economies this century.21 Jan 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwgl6dtuc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mbw5aik2bs2gA powerful piece by @rachelschraer.bsky.social for the @the-independent.com, spotlighting the tireless work of health workers across Malawi - and the harsh realities of the maternal health crisis. Read more here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/uk-aid-cuts-deaths-mother-baby-b2884940.html08 Jan 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbw5aik2bs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3mbqquloi2s2fPowerful piece in @the-independent.com on Madagascar’s water & climate crisis, featuring WaterAid: “I fetch water from the Taranty River when I have no money. It is so far away.… We really struggle.” – Tsalova, 70 Read more: bit.ly/3ZMadagascar06 Jan 2026 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqquloi2s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3m7plkb7shc26WaterAid has launched the driest Christmas dinner ever - a dehydrated festive feast with shrivelled-up favourites like turkey and stuffing, but missing one vital ingredient - water. It’s a powerful reminder that nearly 1 in 10 people lack clean water close to home. Everything starts with water.11 Dec 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7plkb7shc26https://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3m6ap3blxls22"Some progress made - but a frustrating and dangerous standstill on climate action and finance." After two weeks, lengthy negotiations at #COP30 have finally come to a close. Read our snapshot analysis: 🔗 https://wateraid.org/uk/media/statement-cop30-outcomes22 Nov 2025 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ap3blxls22https://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3m5h5tpfccs2gLive from #COP30: Sol Oyuela, our executive director for Global Policy & Campaigns, tells @theguardian.com that climate change is an international health emergency, directly threatening global health security – and no country is immune.12 Nov 2025 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5h5tpfccs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3m5bor4ouxk2sWe’re at #COP30, bringing frontline voices and expert insight on: - Water security - Climate adaptation - Climate finance Our team is available for expert reaction, commentary and interview requests. 📞 Contact us on lucycowie@wateraid.org or +44 (0)20 7793 4537 to connect with our delegates.10 Nov 2025 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5bor4ouxk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3m5bjuxu5722kWe’ve partnered with @news.sky.com & @firstnews.bsky.social on a brand-new film on the water and climate crisis 🌍💧 Featuring our Ethiopia project, part-funded by the UK government, it shows how investing in water supports communities for generations. Watch 👉 https://live.firstnews.co.uk/sky-kids-fyi/fyi-investigates/is-the-world-running-out-of-water/10 Nov 2025 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5bjuxu5722khttps://bsky.app/profile/wateraid.bsky.social/post/3m4xzhkvaws2sSir Stephen Fry and Adjoa Andoh MBE put water centre stage in Water Can’t Wait, our brand-new film launched ahead of #COP30. Joined by Mya-Rose Craig and Dr Vee, they remind us that the climate crisis is a water crisis.06 Nov 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:id6xduoip4ph76yddj6c73sz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4xzhkvaws2s