1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe water and 2.6 billion people lack adequate sanitation. Available freshwater resources continue to decline as a result of excessive withdrawal and pollution. We are faced with a global crisis where water is not respected as a human right or an essential resource.
A strong and vibrant civil society will transform the way in which water is managed, accessed and respected. We are the local implementers of policies and programmes. We work in challenging situations, such as urban slums and degraded environments, with weak governance and inadequate legal or regulatory frameworks.
We are seeking innovative methods to improve the delivery of water and sanitation services for all and for effective water management.
Positive change is possible through communication, partnerships and cooperation. Freshwater Action Network capitalizes on the creativity, drive and initiative of our membership to further our mission.
Since 2001, we have been building national, regional and global alliances which are now gaining institutional strength. We have evolved into a consortium of CSO networks with focal points in Africa, South Asia, Mexico, Central and South America.
We amplify the diverse voices of our membership, identify the channels through which our experiences can be shared and offer a means to unlock our potential to influence, lead, and advocate.