The right to water

Schon heute kämpfen viele Regionen mit dem Wassermangel.

Innovative ideas for reducing water shortages

Water is scarce in many parts of the world, and climate change will make the situation worse. These innovative ideas will help save 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.

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.

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.