World Water Day is celebrated annually on 22 March. It’s a day to reflect on the importance of global access to clean water and sanitation, and the sustainable use of water. It’s an opportunity to recognise the pivotal role clean water and sanitation play in daily life, supporting economic, social and human development.
Did you know?
1.4 million people die every year and 74 million will have their lives shortened by diseases related to poor water, sanitation and hygiene.
1 in 4 people – 2 billion people worldwide – lack safe drinking water.
Almost half of the global population – 3.6 billion people – lack safe sanitation.
For World Water Day 2025, the focus is on Glacier Preservation, and it’s more important than ever. Glaciers are crucial for providing clean water – especially for children and families who depend on their meltwater for drinking, farming and healthy ecosystems. As glaciers are melting faster than before, it’s becoming harder to predict water flows, which can leave communities vulnerable.
Protecting glaciers is a key part of ensuring future generations, particularly children, have access to a reliable water supply. To make sure water stays available, it’s essential we reduce carbon emissions and develop local strategies to cope with the shrinking glaciers.
This World Water Day, let’s take action to preserve glaciers and make sure every child has access to clean water. Water is a basic human right, and together, we can help protect this vital resource for everyone, especially those who need it most.
To help get you started, we’ve put together five ways that you can make an impact this World Water Day 2025 and beyond.
1. Practice responsible use of water
Take up the challenge to be more mindful of your own water usage. If you find you use a lot of water, try to reduce your usage during your day-to-day routine.
Some suggestions to reduce your water use include:
Turning off the tap while you brush your teeth
Using the half flush on the toilet instead of the full when possible
Taking 2 minute showers
Making sure your dishwasher is full before turning it on
Fixing leaking taps and toilets
2. Watch documentaries on water to educate yourself
As World Water Day is focused on raising awareness about the importance of clean water and sanitation, one way to gain a better understanding of water-related issues is by watching documentaries. There are a number of high-quality films available, often on YouTube or Netflix.
3. Visit the United Nations World Water Day website
Another way to get informed is to visit the official World Water Day website, which includes an abundance of resources, stories and information on how to become involved with World Water Day.
4. Raise awareness on social media
Social media is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness. This World Water Day, we encourage you to share news, facts, statistics, videos or stories on your various social media channels to let your network know about the importance of clean water and sanitation, and sustainable water use. The more people that share information on their social channels, the greater the reach.
5. Donate to help those without access to clean water and sanitation
This World Water Day, you can give the gift of clean water and sanitation to those who need it most. Everyone should have the right to access clean water and sanitation around the globe.
ChildFund Australia’s Gifts For Good range is a fantastic initiative for donations this World Water Day. Gifts For Good incorporates a number of water-based gifts that have the power to change lives.
You can help provide children and families overseas with access to clean water and sanitation by donating:
Hand pump well: This will provide clean water for children and their families for drinking, cleaning and bathing. Children may no longer have to make long, dangerous journeys on foot to collect water from unreliable, contaminated sources. This will also offer children the protection from the risk of deadly waterborne diseases.
Deepwater borehole:Imagine your impact when you give the gift of clean water that a whole school – or even an entire community – can rely upon for years to come.
Hand washing station: This is a simple gift with the power to help everyone in a community improve sanitation and hygiene, and stay healthy.
Disasters such as drought, disease and conflict has led to millions of people around the world in need of emergency clean water assistance. You can help prevent their suffering with a gift of clean water.
In Kenya alone, more than a million of people in need are children and mothers, who are malnourished and urgently need food and water. Your donation to ChildFund’s Hunger Crisis Appeal can help upgrade and maintain water facilities in communities, and provide water trucks in schools and water purifiers for families.
Celebrate World Water Day this March!
However you choose to celebrate World Water Day, do it in an impactful and meaningful way for you and your community. Take on one or all of these five tips to ensure you mark World Water Day in a way that truly makes a difference.
For over a century, International Women’s Day has championed the fight for women’s equality, highlighting both the progress made and the persistent barriers women face. ChildFund Australia works to address these barriers by investing in programs that:
Promote Education for Girls: We believe education is the foundation of gender equality. By ensuring girls in underserved communities can access quality education, ChildFund helps break the cycle of poverty and discrimination. Educated girls grow up to become empowered women, capable of transforming their families and communities.
Create Safe Spaces: We work to create environments free from violence and exploitation. Programs like our child protection initiatives and gender-based violence prevention efforts foster safe and supportive spaces where women and girls can flourish.
Challenge Gender Norms: By championing women and girl’s leadership, we’re transforming communities and creating a more equitable world where everyone’s voice is heard. Through programs like ChildFund Rugby, we’re supporting women and girls to lead, on and off the pitch. It’s about more than just the game – it’s about tackling inequality and creating a level playing field where women, girls and gender-diverse people can learn and lead.
Together, we can break down the barriers that hold women and girls back. Join us and challenge the systems and structures that stand in the way of women’s health, wellbeing and success.
What is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day is an annual celebration which recognises the cultural, political and socio-economic achievements of women all over the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality, with important global themes impacting women’s equality explored each year.
Thirty years ago, the world pledged to achieve gender equality, passing the Beijing Platform at the Fourth World Conference on Women. While there’s been progress, the reality is that millions of women are still denied basic rights and opportunities. It’s time to accelerate action and finish what we started.
For International Women’s Day 2025, ChildFund Australia is focused on supporting maternal and child health in those countries where women are most impacted by a lack of health services.
When is International Women’s Day?
International Women’s Day is held annually on 8 March.
What is the International Women’s Day 2025 theme?
This International Women’s Day 2025 let’s unite to create a future where every woman and girl has equal rights and opportunity. We’re joining the global call to celebrate this day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.’ This year’s theme calls for action to create a gender-equal world – a world free from gender bias, stereotypes and discrimination.
We envision a world where children all of genders can succeed, where difference is valued and where communities are empowered to build equitable futures. Will you be part of the movement for change?
How to celebrate International Women’s Day in Australia?
Wondering how to celebrate International Women’s Day in 2025 and spread awareness on ending gender inequality in our lifetime? There are countless ways to get involved:
Host an International Women’s Day Breakfast
Whether fundraising at school or in the office, you can take the time to share breakfast or morning tea and discuss how you can take action to support equal rights for all women and girls.. You could suggest a gold coin donation and donate the proceeds to our current appeal.
Bake and Share International Women’s Day Cupcakes
A sweet and simple way to mark the day while supporting local women-owned bakeries.
Plan International Women’s Day activities for Work
Host workshops, panel discussions, or team-building activities that focus on empowering women in the workplace. You can raise funds as a team to donate the proceeds to our current appeal.
Download our ‘International Women’s Day Poster’ to help raise awareness about this important day in your workplace and raise funds for ChildFund’s important initiatives to support women across the world.
Host or attend an International Women’s Day Event
Across Australia, people are coming together to celebrate the hard-won gains in women’s rights, mobilise for change and raise funds to support women and girls living in vulnerable circumstances. Find an International Women’s Day event near you and join the movement for a more unified and equal world.
Create a Facebook fundraiser
Did you know that you can fundraise on Facebook for ChildFund Australia? Set up your own fundraiser and invite family and friends to make a donation supporting International Women’s Day. Create your fundraiser now, and help work towards empowering women and girls.
What is the International Women’s Day 2025 hashtag?
Whether you’re hosting a morning tea or a Facebook Fundraiser to increase awareness, you can use the hashtag #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls in social media posts to let your friends know that you support International Women’s Day 2025.
Donate to maternal and child health care
This International Women’s Day, support women and children in developing countries by donating maternal and child health programs. This will help to ensure that women have equal access to vital health care services.
