What We Do

We work at a grassroots level to support marginalised communities around the world with access to sustainable clean water solutions, sanitation facilities and knowledge of safe hygiene practices.

Our sustainable projects provide support to communities, such as through the construction of hand-dug and drilled wells, pipelines, sand dams, rainwater harvesting systems and latrines, and health and sanitation programmes.

We have reached over 1.3 million people in over 30 countries since we began in 1998.

Clean water, improved sanitation facilities and knowledge of safe hygiene practices leads to improved health, better education, secure food sources, improved rights for women, income generation and greater prosperity. It completely transforms lives.

We work with communities and our local partners to implement water, sanitation and hygiene ('WASH') solutions which best suit a community's specific needs, and take into account local water availability, geography, infrastructure, economic conditions and culture.

Hang on - what's 'WASH'?

'WASH' stands for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. All three areas together reduce illness, death and poverty, and lead to socio-economic development.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene are all highly dependent on each other. Clean water is essential for life, and for good health. Without clean water, hygiene practices are not possible. Adequate sanitation together with good hygiene practices are necessary to keep water clean and uncontaminated. Just a Drop is a WASH organisation, as our work focuses on the three areas of water, sanitation and hygiene. We aim to ensure all three are present in the projects we implement.

Just a Drop is growing... We are developing our holistic approach to further support communities in a range of activities such as food security, governance, income generation and menstrual hygiene management.

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Derek Warburton, USA Goodwill Ambassador

Just a Drop's USA Goodwill Ambassador Derek Warburton has visited our projects in Nicaragua, and continues to spread the word for us in the US about the need for clean water, for all.
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Derek Warburton, USA Goodwill Ambassador

Just a Drop's USA Goodwill Ambassador Derek Warburton has visited our projects in Nicaragua, and continues to spread the word for us in the US about the need for clean water, for all.
Our Approach

We believe everyone, everywhere, should have access to clean water as a basic right. We want to see a world where everyone has clean water and adequate sanitation, and the increased health and prosperity this brings. Our approach is to support marginalised people across the world through community-led development, rather than aid; and to focus on sustainability and quality, ensuring a project's transformative impact is felt for decades to come.
Mums Army Campaign

Join our Mums Army campaign this summer! Support women in developing countries gain access to clean water, join thousands of other women and mums around the UK who have been taking part in a range of fundraising activities: from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and sky-driving to holding coffee mornings and sponsored walks for water.

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What We Do

We work at a grassroots level to support marginalised communities around the world with access to sustainable clean water solutions, sanitation facilities and knowledge of safe hygiene practices: such as through the construction of hand-dug and drilled wells, pipelines, sand dams, rainwater harvesting systems and latrines, and health and sanitation programmes.
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Map showing our clean water, sanitation and hygiene projects across the world.
Why Water?

With clean water, communities can begin to lift themselves out of poverty and build brighter futures. Drinking dirty water can make people sick. That’s just part of the picture. A lack of clean water and sanitation holds back development and makes it harder for communities to escape the poverty trap.
Our Approach

We believe everyone, everywhere, should have access to clean water as a basic right. We want to see a world where everyone has clean water and adequate sanitation, and the increased health and prosperity this brings. Our approach is to support marginalised people across the world through community-led development, rather than aid; and to focus on sustainability and quality, ensuring a project's transformative impact is felt for decades to come.
The Great Whisky Distillery Challenge

A record-breaking dash round 60 of Scotland’s distilleries gathered a unique whisky collection raffled for Just a Drop, which has raised £10,755, which can support a whole community in Zambia with access to clean, safe water and sanitation.
Mums Army Campaign

Join our Mums Army campaign this summer! Support women in developing countries gain access to clean water, join thousands of other women and mums around the UK who have been taking part in a range of fundraising activities: from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and sky-driving to holding coffee mornings and sponsored walks for water.
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Get Involved!

Take part in a challenge event, join our Mums Army campaign, make a donation - there's so many ways you can get involved and join us in bringing clean, safe water to all.
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