World Water Day appeal – where every donation has twice the impact
In 2026, we’re aiming to help more than 30,000 women and their daughters access safe water, collectively gaining 33 million hours of time over a year. Time to learn, earn an income, plan future community developments or to rest and socialise.
To do this, we need your help. From 19 to 26 March 2026, we’re asking for donations that will be matched and doubled by businesses and will unlock potential for women around the world.
Data from 53 countries shows that women and girls spend 250 million hours every day collecting water. Time that could be used to study, work, rest, and enjoy.
When women and girls have water close to home, they gain freedom and the chance to shape their future.
Safe water prevents disease, saves lives, and helps families thrive.
Safe water close to home and private toilets mean being able to meet basic human needs without fear, harassment or violence.
Frank Water’s work sees women leading decisions about our most precious resource and going on to help their communities grow and progress in countless ways with their strengthened voice.
Opportunities to work, to learn, to lead… all start with water
With your public support and the donations that you will enable in our match fund appeal, together we can:
Strengthen women’s agency: our work builds women-led water governance. We deliver hygiene and menstrual health education and provide training in water safety, testing, and conservation.
Champion women’s rights: by establishing women-led water committees. In the regions we work in, women are the primary water collectors but have historically had little input in water governance. Through leadership training, we enable women to take charge of water management.
Prioritise safety and privacy for women and girls: through our work in sanitation and hygiene.
Eradicate waterborne disease: by helping women to understand which health problems they and their children are experiencing are caused by water contamination and providing access to safe drinking water.
Our appeal goes live on 19 March 2026, but there are two ways you can get involved right now.
Make a pledge to support when our appeal is live
Pledges help us to plan our appeal effectively as we have an idea of how much we have left to raise. If you know you’ll be making a donation to the appeal, let us know here.
Organise a fundraising event for women and water
Frank Water fundraisers have organised incredible and creative events to raise money for our appeals. Proceeds from events and challenge fundraising can be paid to our appeal so that all donations are doubled. Visit our fundraising page for ideas and information.
