Our Work

Uniting the water, sanitation, and hygiene industry to change lives!

Our work advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #6: ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. IWSH will focus on these areas over the next few years:
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Plumbing Upgrades and Repairs

We improve water quality and efficiency by providing homes with low-flow and lead-free fixtures and appliances.

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Demonstrating Wastewater Solutions

We design and install decentralized septic systems that are suitable for homes and communities.

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Supporting Workforce Development

Providing an entry-level plumbing curriculum for indigenous and hard-to-reach communities, charting a path to plumbing careers.

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Profiling Plumbing Champions

We leverage apprenticeship competitions to harness skills, raise awareness of plumbing careers, and utilize materials for social impact projects.

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Exploring Alternate Water Supply

Applying new approaches to safe water access, such as rainwater harvesting and onsite graywater reuse to maximize clean water supplies for vulnerable communities.

Support IWSH by making a tax-deductible gift today.

Our efforts across the globe are only made possible by generous donations and contributions from passionate water, sanitation, and hygiene champions ... like you!

Common donation amounts: $25 $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000

Make a difference.
Become an IWSH volunteer.

IWSH depends on skilled and dedicated volunteers to help provide safe water and sanitation services wherever people are in need. We work hand-in-hand with local community partners and stakeholders to create life-changing experiences for all involved.

We want to hear from: Skilled tradespeople technical experts, trainers and instructors open-minded, hard-working and committed volunteers.