Public health emergency
Urgent Projects
We can’t do this without you. We respond to urgent health emergencies that demand quick response.
Colombia
September 23, 2026
Catastrophic flooding hit northern Colombia, contaminating water sources and putting families at serious risk of waterborne disease. Our partners at Fundación Doulos are already responding alongside WaterStep, but many remote communities are still waiting for safe water. This crisis is unfolding in a place where Daniel Bravo has spent years mentoring leaders in some of
Venezuela
September 23, 2026
On June 24, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving widespread devastation. More than 3,500 people are dead, nearly 17,000 are injured, and tens of thousands remain missing. Hospitals have been damaged. Water lines are broken. Power is out. In the aftermath of a disaster like this, another crisis can quickly emerge: access to safe drinking water.
Ebola
September 23, 2026
For six weeks, the WaterStep Ebola Response Team has been on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, working alongside local partners to strengthen one of the most practical defenses against Ebola: reliable access to disinfectant and safe water.
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Why your support matters
18M+
Lives reached
WaterStep has delivered safe water solutions in more than 72 countries, reducing waterborne disease and improving health outcomes for millions of people.
400+
New projects per year
Your donation keeps that pace. Each project means a community gains the equipment and training to produce safe water on its own.
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Disasters responded to
When floods, earthquakes, and cholera outbreaks strike, WaterStep deploys. No community should face a crisis without access to safe water.
