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Water purification

Children from a pre-primary class wash their hands and learn about the importance of proper hygiene, in Doub primary school, Ta Oi District, in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in March 2019.

Water and sanitation

Supplies and services that provide access to clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene can save children’s lives.

Girl smiles while washing her hands at a tap next to the Solar Water Treatment Plant installed in the community of San Francisco de Guayo, Venezuela, 2023.

Solutions to provide safe water to children no matter where

Explore how UNICEF in Venezuela and Madagascar are finding innovative and sustainable solutions to make sure children have access to water services.

In Cambodia, Mara, 5, uses a cooking pot for her shower after school.

No child should have to drink dirty water

UNICEF is finding new and innovative solutions to ensure children can access clean water.

A schoolgirl take water from a water filter, at Zilla Parishad Higher Primary School in Bhatari, India, in July 2012.

Household water treatment filters - product guide

Guidance on the selection and procurement of household filters for water treatment.

Files available for download (3)

English (PDF, 2 MB)

French (PDF, 914 KB)

Spanish (PDF, 941 KB)

Woman carries her son from the boat to the beach

Responding with supplies to Cyclones Idai and Kenneth

For the first time in recorded history, two powerful cyclones struck Mozambique in the same season, causing widespread devastation.