World Water Day 2016
22 Mar 2016 - All day
A young boy pumps water from well and into his watering can in Chad. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner
Celebrating World Water Day
World Water Day on 22 March represents a day to celebrate water and how access to it makes a difference in the lives of everyone around the globe.
In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly designated 22 March as the first World Water Day. Now, this event is celebrated around the world, emphasizing a different issue every year. This year is "Better water, Better jobs", spotlighting the 1.5 billion people who work in water-related jobs, and how the quality and quantity of water can transform the lives of workers, societies and economies.
LWF shares stories from around the world that focus on the people who work in water-related jobs, specifically those who ensure water's safe delivery to to the people for whom this precious resource is most vital.
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A young boy pumps water from well and into his watering can in Chad. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner
