Water | World Vision Philanthropy

Our impact

World Vision has reached over 25 million people with access to clean water since 2016, and is working to reach 30 million more people in 41 countries by 2030—unlocking opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic growth for some of the world's most vulnerable people.

An independent study funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and conducted by the University of North Carolina Water Institute in Ghana showed that nearly 80% of wells installed by World Vision were still functioning at high levels after nearly two decades. In contrast, previous studies have shown that 30% to 50% of non–World Vision-installed wells are not repaired when they inevitably break down.

$50

We reach one new person with lasting access to clean water for just $50.

3M

Reached 3 million people with clean water in 2022.

3.3M

3.3 million people gained access to handwashing facilities in 2022.

780K

Reached 780,000 people with clean water during emergencies in 2022.

11,820

Trained 11,820 faith leaders in promoting healthy water, sanitation, and hygiene behaviors in their communities.

Read our most recent progress report.

“We are grateful that World Vision is driving towards 100% community coverage to improve health impacts. Our cooperation agreement points to a rich future in areas such as work in healthcare facilities and water quality by leveraging World Vision’s on-the-ground implementation and WHO’s supporting linkages with governments.”

“World Vision stands apart in their commitment to self-evaluation and reflection and to progressively improving service delivery to those that are hardest to reach.”