Author Archives: Village Water

15 buckets of water

August 25th, 2020

A typical UK family home will never be far from a clean water supply. Infact, a UK citizen uses 142 liters of water per day. That’s about 15 buckets… of clean water! It’s a service, expected and taken for granted by us every day.

A glass half full (for half a million!)

August 19th, 2020

Village Water started with a good intention, a little local knowledge and a team of passionate people who wanted to make life better for their communities.

Water is our human right

July 29th, 2020

It’s ten years since the United Nations General Assembly formally recognized having safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as human rights, so how have things changed since then?

A social distanced marathon for water

July 15th, 2020

The cancellation of sporting events during COVID-19 lockdown didn’t stop two local supporters from raising money for Village Water.

Join the revoLOOtion

July 7th, 2020

In rural Zambia, 75% of people use a basic pit latrine or the open bush as a toilet. In Mozambique, access is even worse with 85% living without safely managed sanitation.*

Teams who work for themselves

April 28th, 2020

We believe in the sustainability of our work. Since 2012 Village Water has been training small entrepreneurial teams in the arts of manual drilling in Zambia.

Soap and water

March 26th, 2020

No tap, no soap – Unimaginable! Now more than ever having somewhere to wash hands is crucial.