Water is life. Water is a human right.

Yet, more than two billion people live in countries where water supply is inadequate. And for too many, water is not just scarce—it’s under threat.

This World Water Day, will you take action?

Your gift can help deliver clean water to those who need it most.

Today, I want to share some of the biggest water crises we’re facing and how Oxfam is responding:

• Water as a weapon of war – In Gaza and beyond, cutting off access to water is being used to control and harm civilians. We’re working urgently to provide safe drinking water and sanitation where it’s most needed while calling out this war crime.

• Climate-driven disasters – Floods and droughts fueled by climate change are worsening global water and food insecurity. Oxfam helps communities adapt and build resilience.

• Water-borne diseases – Outbreaks linked to unsafe water puts millions at risk. We respond with rapid emergency hygiene kids, sanitation and community engagement to prevent deadly infections.

With over 80 years of front-line water and sanitation expertise, here’s how we’re taking action right now:

• Desalination – Oxfam engineers have been pioneering desalination in Iraq, Kenya, Somaliland, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza. This technology turns dirty groundwater into drinkable water using reverse osmosis, often powered by solar energy.

• Water trucking, drilling boreholes, water piping, and repairs – When water stops flowing due to drought or conflict, our teams work tirelessly—often risking their safety—to restore access.

• Irrigation systems – In Malawi and Somaliland, Oxfam has built irrigation systems that channel water from reservoirs to farmers’ fields, supporting agriculture and strengthening food security.

• Dignity-first – From women-specific sanitation kits to locks and lighting near latrines, we consult with communities to ensure safe and resilient water access for all.

Water isn’t just about wells and pipelines—it’s about justice. That’s why we also push for long-term solutions and advocate for stronger commitments from governments to secure water access for all.

I’m particularly proud of Oxfam’s expertise and bold approach. Our water engineers are renowned for their speed and efficiency, providing large-scale water supplies and disease-preventing sanitation facilities to millions of vulnerable people around the world—even in the most challenging environments like Gaza.

Thank you for fighting for water justice.

P.S.: Every dollar counts. A donation of $50 can provide emergency water kits for families in crisis. Please give what you can today to help us bring clean water and dignity to those who need it most.