World Water Day at USAID: Ensuring Water and Food Security for All
There is no doubt about either the critical importance of water resources to every aspect of life on Earth, or the enormity of the water-related challenges currently facing global society. Despite many successful water projects, billions of people still lack adequate water and sanitation; pollution and over exploitation threaten rivers, lakes and oceans; and water insecurity hinders efforts to foster economic growth in the developing world.
USAID is committed to addressing these challenges, and creating a water secure world in which every society enjoys access to an acceptable quantity and quality of water to meet human, livelihood, production, and ecosystem needs.
Guided by a new "Framework for Action", USAID is working to meet this goal through an integrated, "ridge to reef" approach that uses Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles to address water issues.
Our Mission
Water's Critical Role in International Development
The impact of water on all aspects of development is undeniable. The health, economic, and social consequences of water deficits in both quantity and quality for all users and for the environment are enormous and linked to many U.S. foreign assistance priorities in tangible and substantive ways. As a result, forging a water secure world is an essential step in all of USAID’s development goals.
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Water Team Funding Map
Water
Team's New Clickable Funding Map
The Water Team is proud to introduce its new interactive funding map. This map details the water-related USAID funding for countries throughout the world. Also included is a clickable map identifying water scarce and water stressed countries.
Click here for the text-based version
ONLINE MAGAZINE
Global Waters Magazine
Special Edition, 2012, Archives
Featured Blog
World Water Day 2012
March 2012
Featured Videos and Podcasts
The Water Team Video Gallery houses videos of several of the USAID’s water related projects and provides links to some important, water-related podcasts.
Photo Library
The Water Team Photo Library contains images of many of the USAID’s water related projects and provides details about the Water Team’s monthly photo contest.
