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@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.”

Women almost 150 times more likely to die from maternal sepsis in Africa than Europe

New WaterAid report says investing in and delivering water, sanitation and hygiene across healthcare facilities could prevent 10 million cases of maternal sepsis and 8,580 deaths worldwide every year

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Stars 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.” 🔗 www.wateraid.org/uk/media/tim...

'No woman should give birth without clean water – I can’t imagine the fear and risk' - Myleene Klass among stars backing WaterAid’s global campaign for safe births

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1 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: washmatters.wateraid.org/publications... #TimeToDeliver #WorldWaterDay

A graphic showing the illustrated silhouettes of nine women holding babies, on a blue background. One of the silhouettes is highlighted by a cream circle. Text above the graphic reads: 1 in 9 births leads to maternal sepsis

Every 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: www.wateraid.org/global/campa... #TimeToDeliver

A graphic of a black stopwatch with two seconds on the timer, against a cream background. Underneath, text reads: "Every two seconds, a woman gives birth without clean water, toilets or hygiene."

Victoria Seabrook @seabrookclimate.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Sensitive 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/21x0LEV

WaterAid emergency appeal: www.wateraid.org/uk/donate/so...

Emergency appeal

Provide essential clean water and hygiene supplies to people whose homes have been destroyed by the devastating flooding in southern Africa.

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WaterAid UK @wateraid.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our 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: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Aid groups struggle to attract donors as floods devastate Mozambique

The country director for WaterAid Mozambique says it is proving much harder for aid agencies to generate funds to help than in previous crises

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WaterAid UK @wateraid.bsky.social · 6mo ago

“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.

Mozambique: Aid workers scramble to reach starving communities after devastating floods but it's a mammoth task

Sky News' Africa correspondent reports from the country's Gaza province, where hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by the disaster.

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”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

The defining challenge of this century, says WaterAid on new UN Global Water Bankruptcy’ report | WaterAid UK

In a new report released today at Davos, the UN has declared an era of global water bankruptcy; with deforestation, pollution, chronic groundwater depleting.

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The 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.

Two people walk along a dry piece of land towards a water body in Sindh, Pakistan.

A 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: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Why a solution to deadly bleeding in childbirth isn’t reaching mothers

A breakthrough to stop life-threatening bleeding in childbirth was only just starting to reach the mothers most at risk when Donald Trump’s aid cuts hit. Rachel Schraer speaks to health workers about ...

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Water Magazine @watermagazine.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Powerful 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/3ZMadagascar

This festive season, WaterAid is offering the driest Christmas dinner ever – a dehydrated meal designed to highlight the importance of clean water by showing what life is like without it... www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/12/09/w... #WaterAid @wateraid.bsky.social

Water footprint of a UK Christmas spread could fill 125 bathtubs as charity shows 'Everything starts with water' - Water Magazine

This festive season, WaterAid is offering the driest Christmas dinner ever - a dehydrated meal designed to highlight the importance of clean water.

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WaterAid UK @wateraid.bsky.social · 8mo ago

WaterAid 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.

"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: 🔗 wateraid.org/uk/media/sta...

On a blue background, white text quote from Sol Oyuela, WaterAid's Executive Director for Global Policy and Campaigns, responds to the COP30 outcome:

“Far more needs to be done, and it is deeply frustrating, and frankly dangerous, that the wider package agreed fails those most impacted by climate change. Progress cannot stall here: we need clear increases in finance, tangible adaptation actions and a step-change in ambition on mitigation.

“The climate crisis won’t pause for geopolitics. The floods, droughts and cyclones intensified by a warming world demand to be confronted now, not passed on to future generations.

“Now we have the framework, we need the finance to implement it. We urge the international community to harness the momentum of the past two weeks, regroup, and triple adaptation finance so we can close the financing gap.

“Millions of lives, livelihoods - and the legacy we leave behind - hang in the balance.”

Live 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.

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More on the links between the climate crisis and global health from Sol Oyuela, executive director for Global Policy & Campaigns at WaterAid UK, after Al Gore’s’ remarks on Bill Gates’ shifting position earlier.

Oyuela, who is in Belem, reiterated that it was impossible to separate tackling public health and addressing the climate emergency.

“Climate change is an international health emergency, directly threatening global health security – and no country is immune.

“When extreme weather strikes, water sources run dry or become contaminated and toilets overflow, fuelling deadly outbreaks like cholera and malaria, as well as dehydration and heat stress. And it’s the people least to blame who are paying the highest price - now 15 times more likely to die from floods, droughts, and storms.

“Cost-effective solutions exist, from flood defences to drought-resilient water systems. Now, COP30 must be the COP where we embed life-saving water, sanitation and hygiene solutions into climate and health plans and reach historic agreement on the new adaptation goal.

“These are life-and-death decisions that will shape the health of millions for years to come - the stakes could not be higher.”

We’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.

We’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 👉 live.firstnews.co.uk/sky-kids-fyi...

Sky Kids Investigates: Are We Running Out Of Water? - First News Live!

I’m Moksha. I’m ten years old, and I’m a UN Water Week ambassador. I want to talk to you about a water crisis that is happening right now.

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Sir 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.

Deforestation is a ticking time bomb for water security. 122 million people in Ghana, Niger and Nigeria are exposed to unsafe water because of forest loss - that's almost twice the population of the UK. Read our new research with Tree Aid here 👉 washmatters.wateraid.org/publications...

From Roots to Rivers: how deforestation impacts freshwater access | WASH Matters

Read our new research with Tree Aid, which reveals how forest loss in Ghana, Niger and Nigeria is linked to declining freshwater quality and quantity,

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