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The right to water

Kunstinstallation im hohen Norden von Barbara Dombrowski.
Water for the crane
Paintings, photographs and films: art against climate change? These Hamburg-based art projects raise awareness about water as a resource.
Seit 2014 ist Léo Heller Sonderberichterstatter bei den UN.
The human right to water
Climate change is also endangering drinking water. UN expert Léo Heller explains why clean water is a human right.
Sauberes Trinkwasser ist weltweit ein kostbares Gut.
Against thirst
This is how the German Water Partnership is committed to clean water worldwide.
Water initiatives from Germany
How Germany is committed to ensuring access to clean water worldwide.
Campaign for clean drinking water
The WASH Network in Berlin unites development organisations that are working to improve access to clean water for people worldwide.
New energy for Uganda and Rwanda
A reliable supply of water and electricity cannot be taken for granted in East Africa. Germany is committed to changing this.
Healthy and protected
Treatment, vaccinations and global alliance: Germany contributes to prevention campaigns and development projects all over the world.
Every drop of water counts
The EU’s Waterbiotech project improves water management in various regions of Africa.
“Making the most of the situation”
Jacqueline Dürre flies to Iraq every two months. She helps people in crisis situations for Care, the international relief agency.
Long-term aid
Malteser International also provides a wide range of humanitarian aid from its US office.
Passing on knowledge and 
utilising potential
As part of their efforts towards international development, Germany and Israel are involved in successful three-way collaborations in Africa.