EU WASH Assistance

Along with food and health, one of the three primary sectors of humanitarian operations is water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). In times of emergency or crisis, having sufficient access to safe drinking water is critical. For a healthy living environment, basic sanitation and hygiene education are essential.

The EU is one of the world's greatest humanitarian suppliers of WASH aid. Every year, it contributes roughly €200 million.

For those caught up in humanitarian crises, EU humanitarian financing supports timely and dignified access to sufficient and safe water supplies. The EU is progressively supporting WASH-related projects in other humanitarian sectors such as health, nutrition, and education.

Learn more about the EU's global commitment to WASH on the website of the European Commission.