What is water and sanitation?
Over one billion people use unsafe drinking water and 2.6 billion people (40 out of every 100 people in the whole world) don’t have basic sanitation like toilets or places where they can wash their hands.  Find out more.

Importance for girls?

Girls are affected when there isn’t any water for miles because it is usually girls who have to go and fetch it which often means they don't go to school. Find out more.

Germs and diseases

Millions of children die each year from diseases they get from a lack of sanitation, unsafe water and unhygienic environments. Find out more.

Hygiene education

It is really important that mums and dads learn about hygiene so that their children will learn good hygiene habits from them. Find out more.

Making water safe

Water is important because without it we would die but if it isn’t clean, it can make us very sick. Find out more.

Oral rehydration therapy

People who are dehydrated (don’t have enough water in their bodies) can be rehydrated using Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT).  Find out more.

What is UNICEF doing to help?

Water and sanitation is one of the main areas UNICEF works in. Find out more.

Water and sanitation in NZ

Here in New Zealand we use a lot of water every day. Find out more.