# FairAction International

> FairAction International is a research-led water charity delivering
> sustainable safe drinking water to communities that do not have it.

FairAction is research-led: we study why water points fail, publish what we
find, and design projects that keep running long after they are handed over.
100% of online donations go to the field. The organisation works across
Nigeria and other water-scarce regions, and partners with businesses,
schools, and community groups that want to fund or run water projects.

## Pages

- [FairAction | Safe Water That Last](https://fairaction.ngo): FairAction is a research-led water charity helping close the gap between water investment and lasting safe water services, in support of UN SDG 6.1.
- [Conscious Business](https://fairaction.ngo/about/conscious-business)
- [Governance and Financial Transparency | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/about/governance): FairAction's public record: constitution, annual reports, audited financial reports and policies. A registered Australian charity and ACFID member working toward UN SDG 6.1.
- [Our Approach | How FairAction Builds Sustainable Water Services](https://fairaction.ngo/about/how-we-work): FairAction’s ten-step project lifecycle combines mapping, research, predictive modelling, construction, community capacity-building, monitoring and operations to build water services that last.
- [Our History | FairAction's Journey to Lasting Water Services](https://fairaction.ngo/about/our-history): Explore FairAction's  story, from one child’s daily walk for water to a research-led model mapping 1,700+ communities and operating six sustainable smart water kiosks.
- [Our Team | Water Sustainability Experts at FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/about/our-team): Meet FairAction's Board, operations team, field researchers, advisory board, advocates and ambassadors working to build safe water services that last.
- [Partners & Supporters | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/about/partners-and-supporters): Meet FairAction's partners, supporters and fundraising partners helping deliver sustainable water solutions and safe drinking water for all.
- [The 100% Promise | 100% of Online Donations Fund Water Projects](https://fairaction.ngo/about/the-100-promise): 100% of online donations to FairAction fund community water projects, always. Operating costs are covered separately, by our research services. The separation is the principle that makes 100% possible.
- [The FairAction Model | Sustainable Water Services](https://fairaction.ngo/about/the-fairaction-model): Discover how the FairAction Model designs, delivers and monitors sustainable water services that keep working for the communities that depend on them.
- [Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/about/vision-mission-and-priorities): FairAction's vision, mission and strategic priorities. A research-led water charity working toward UN SDG 6.1, with priorities organised around the Fairaction Model: diagnose, implement, strengthen and scale.
- [Where We Work | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/about/where-we-work): FairAction works where water poverty persists. Grounded in Nigeria, our model supports governments, NGOs, donors, and water actors working on water service sustainability around the world.
- [Fairaction Blogs & Stories](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories): Field stories, research notes, and sector perspectives.
- [Water Infrastructure Research & Publications | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/research-publications): Peer-reviewed research on why water infrastructure fails and how to build services that last: predictive modelling and evidence from 1,696 Nigerian communities.
- [The Target 6.1 Map | Digital Water Infrastructure](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/target-6-1-map-digital-tools): The Target 6.1 Map tracks water poverty in Nigeria, predicts project sustainability and monitors smart water kiosks live for SDG 6.1.
- [The Global Water Crisis, and Why It Persists | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/the-crisis): Around 1 in 4 people still lack safe water at home, and even where it arrives it too often stops flowing. Why the water crisis has proved so hard to end.
- [Water and the UN SDGs | FairAction International](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/water-and-the-un-sdgs): Water runs through all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. See where it directly drives progress, where it enables it, and why FairAction focuses on SDG 6.1.
- [Become a FairAction Partner | Sustainable Water Services](https://fairaction.ngo/how-to-help/become-a-partner-and-supporter): Partner with FairAction to support sustainable water solutions through annual giving, project sponsorship, innovation funding or a custom contribution.
- [Donate to FairAction | Fund Sustainable Water Projects](https://fairaction.ngo/how-to-help/donate): Donate to FairAction and help fund sustainable community water projects. 100% of online donations go to a dedicated project account. Tax-deductible in Australia.
- [Join Our Team | Volunteer With FairAction International](https://fairaction.ngo/how-to-help/join-our-team): Give pro-bono support to FairAction's fundraising, grant writing, advocacy, research and board roles, helping deliver safe water that lasts for every community.
- [Sponsor a Water Project | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/how-to-help/sponsor-a-water-project): Sponsor a FairAction water project and help deliver sustainable community water services, from research and construction to monitoring, maintenance and local operations.
- [Organisational Chart & Governance Structure | FairAction](https://fairaction.ngo/organizational-chart): Explore FairAction’s hybrid structure across governance, research, programme delivery, field teams, kiosk operations and specialist operating partners.
- [FairAction Nigeria](https://fairaction.ngo/ng): The Nigeria country page: how FairAction delivers sustainable safe drinking water to Nigerian communities, and how to donate or partner.
- [FairAction Nigeria: Field Impact](https://fairaction.ngo/ng/field-impact): Field results from FairAction's Nigeria programme: the communities reached, the water points delivered, and how they are kept running.

## Blogs and stories

- [Water and SDG 1: How Sustainable Water Service Reduces Poverty](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-sdg-1-how-sustainable-water-service-reduces-poverty): SDG 1 will not be met without solving the water-service sustainability problem. Why sustained service, not one-off access, is the binding constraint on water-driven poverty reduction.
- [Water and SDG 2: Why Zero Hunger Depends on Reliable Water Service](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-sdg-2-why-zero-hunger-depends-on-reliable-water-service): Zero Hunger depends on safe water, clean water and sustainable water services. How water service sustainability supports food security, nutrition and SDG 2.
- [Water and SDG 3: Why Health Outcomes Depend on Reliable Water Service](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-sdg-3-why-health-outcomes-depend-on-reliable-water-service): Around 1.4 million people die each year from inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene. How water service quality, not water access, determines health outcomes and SDG 3 progress.
- [Water and SDG 4: Why Quality Education Starts at the Water Source](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-sdg-4-why-quality-education-starts-at-the-water-source): 273 million children are out of school and the number is rising. How water collection, waterborne illness and the schools WASH gap shape SDG 4 education outcomes, and why quality education starts at the water source.
- [Water and SDG 5: Why Gender Equality Depends on Reliable Water Service](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-sdg-5-why-gender-equality-depends-on-reliable-water-service): Women and girls spend an estimated 250 million hours a day collecting water. Why reliable water service, not water access, is the binding constraint on the gender-equality outcomes SDG 5 commits to.
- [Water and the Multiplier SDGs: Why Systems, Cities and Climate Rest on the Household Tap](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-the-multiplier-sdgs-why-systems-cities-and-climate-rest-on-the-household-tap): Water is a force multiplier across six SDGs: energy, work, infrastructure, cities, responsible production and climate. Why the multiplier collapses without durable water service, and why Target 6.1 is the leverage point.
- [Water and the Foundation SDGs: Why Ecosystems, Equity and Peace Rest on the Household Tap](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-and-the-foundation-sdgs-why-ecosystems-equity-and-peace-rest-on-the-household-tap): Equality, ecosystems and peace weaken where the water beneath them fails, and partnership is how water is delivered. Why SDG Target 6.1 is the point where five global goals hold or crack.
- [Creating a Sustainable Water Supply System in Developing Regions](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/creating-a-sustainable-water-supply-system-in-developing-regions): Witness the prosperous journey as we create sustainable water supply systems in developing regions. Join Fairaction to sponsor a smart water management system!
- [Motivating Others to Contribute: Promoting the Cause of Water Charities](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/motivating-others-to-contribute-promoting-the-cause-of-water-charities): Support the best water charity organization fighting water scarcity worldwide. See how Fairaction motivates others to donate clean water to help those in need.
- [The Life-Changing Effects of Donating to a Water Charity](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/the-life-changing-effects-of-donating-to-a-water-charity): Understand the critical role of clean water in improving health and the economy. Join Fairaction and donate to a water charity in Nigeria to make a real impact.
- [Beyond Water Points: Creating a Blueprint for Long-Term Water Security](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/beyond-water-points-creating-a-blueprint-for-long-term-water-security): Discover sustainable water crisis solutions with Fairaction. Learn how to create a blueprint for long-term water security through integrated approaches.
- [How to Educate People for Water Donation and Preservation: A Blueprint for Impact](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/how-to-educate-people-for-water-donation-and-preservation-a-blueprint-for-impact): Want to educate others about water donation? Learn effective strategies and resources to make a positive environmental impact with Fairaction.
- [Youth Involvement in Water Charities: Inspiring the Next Generation](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/youth-involvement-in-water-charities-inspiring-the-next-generation): Discover how youth are leading the charge in solving the global water crisis. Learn how empowering young people can inspire change in water donation charities.
- [Smart Solutions for Water Scarcity Backed by Your Donations](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/innovative-solutions-powered-by-water-donation-organizations-and-your-generosity): Find out how water donation organizations use cutting-edge technologies like smart kiosks and solar pumps to ensure clean water for all.
- [Impact of Clean Water Donations on Water Initiatives | Fairaction](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/impact-of-clean-water-donations-on-water-initiatives): Discover how clean water donations can transform lives and empower communities. Explore the significant benefits of regular contributions to clean water initiatives.
- [Empower Women Through Water Charity Donations | Fairaction](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/empower-women-through-water-charity-donations): Learn how your water charity donation can fight gender inequality worldwide. Read more to see how you can contribute to this global movement.
- [Sustainable Water Solutions for Poorly Aligned Water Projects | Fairaction](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/sustainable-water-solutions-for-poorly-aligned-water-projects): Explore the effects of poorly aligned water projects and discover how Fairaction's approach to sustainable water solutions tailors to each community's needs.
- [The Environmental Benefits of Donating to Clean Water Charities](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/the-environmental-benefits-of-donating-to-clean-water-charities): Learn how supporting water charities not only provides clean water but also combats pollution. Read more to see how your donation makes a difference.
- [Behind the Scenes of Completing a Sustainable Water Project](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/behind-the-scenes-of-completing-a-sustainable-water-project): Follow the journey of a water charity project, starting from the planning phase to bringing clean water to those in need. Read on to donate today!
- [Research & Digital Integrations to Fight Global Water Crisis](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/research-digital-integrations-to-fight-global-water-crisis): Know the crucial role of rural-wide research and digital integration in making sustainable global water crisis solutions. Donate now to be a part of the change!
- [Inspiring Stories for Making Global Water Sustainability](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/inspiring-stories-for-making-global-water-sustainability): Be inspired by remarkable initiatives and personal journeys dedicated to solving water sustainability challenges worldwide. Donate today for a change!
- [Signs of a Water-Poor Community & Need for Sustainability](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/signs-of-a-water-poor-community-need-for-sustainability): Lack of clean water leads to health, education, and economic struggles. Discover key indicators and why global water sustainability matters. Donate now!
- [Building a More Equal World with Clean Water Donations](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/building-a-more-equal-world-with-clean-water-donations): Your clean water donations help provide safe drinking water, improving health, education, and gender equality worldwide. Join Fairaction to make a difference!
- [Simple Solutions for Water Poverty | Clean Water Donation](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/simple-solutions-to-complex-water-poverty-problems): Support clean water donation programs that offer practical solutions to water poverty, ensuring safe drinking water for those in need. Visit Fairaction now!
- [How Clean Water Charity in Nigeria Can Change Lives?](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/poverty-to-prosperity-empowering-communities-through-clean-water): Join our mission to provide clean and safe drinking water to communities in Nigeria. Support our charity and help sustainable water solutions! Donate now!
- [Understanding Aid Overlap in Water Management Systems](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/understanding-aid-overlap-in-water-management-systems): Water aid programs often compete with each other. Discover the hidden cost of aid overlap  and how we can make it right.
- [Role of Water Charity Organizations to Fight Water Crisis](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/role-of-water-charity-organizations-to-fight-water-crisis): Millions lack access to clean water—learn how water charity organizations are bridging the gap with sustainable water solutions and life-changing projects.
- [Importance of Safe Drinking Water Projects to Fight Poverty](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/importance-of-safe-drinking-water-projects-to-fight-poverty): Learn why access to clean water is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting sustainable development in underserved areas. Read on to be a part!
- [What is Water Scarcity? Causes of Water Scarcity & Solutions for Clean Water and Sanitation](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/what-is-water-scarcity-causes-of-water-scarcity-solutions-for-clean-water-and-sanitation): Find out the main causes of water scarcity and explore effective solutions to preserve and manage water resources. Read the blog and contribute now!
- [Understanding the True Importance of Water Sustainability](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/tackling-the-water-crisis-with-sustainable-water-solutions): Water is life—find out why sustainable water use is key to a secure and healthy future for all. Donate today to be the reason behind someone's smile!
- [Smart Water Meters:  Blessing for Underserved Communities](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/smart-water-meters-blessing-for-underserved-communities): Discover how smart water meters are revolutionizing underserved communities through real-time data, leak prevention, and sustainable water practices. Read on!
- [Smart Water Management Systems: Key to Sustainability](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/smart-water-management-systems-key-to-sustainability): Learn how smart water management systems save lives and reduce waste. Discover the benefits of real-time monitoring, automation, and technology in water use.
- [Why Water Projects Fail – and How Fairaction Is Building the Fix That Lasts](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/why-water-projects-fail-and-how-fairaction-is-building-the-fix-that-lasts): Discover how intelligent water management systems save lives and minimize waste. Discover the benefits of real-time monitoring, automation, and technology in water use.
- [Why Hand Pumps Aren’t a Long-Term Water Solution?](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/why-hand-pumps-are-not-a-long-term-water-solution): Hand pumps may seem practical, but their hidden flaws impact communities. Learn why Fairaction water charity in Australia now avoids installing them in projects.
- [Water, Women, and the Kind of Empathy That Changes Design](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-women-and-the-kind-of-empathy-that-changes-design): On 22 March, the world marked World Water Day 2026 under the theme Water and Gender. Its central phrase was Where water flows, equality grows.

This year’s framing matters because safe drinking water and sanitation are not only essential services. They are fundamental human rights and critical enablers of gender equality. Water access shapes health, safety, education, livelihoods, dignity, and the structure of daily life.

- [Can This Community Run a Micro-Utility? A Transdisciplinary Test for Water Systems That Last](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/can-this-community-run-a-micro-utility-a-transdisciplinary-test-for-water-systems-that-last): We are living through an era of compounding shocks: conflict, displacement, climate stress, and fiscal pressure. Humanitarian needs are rising while budgets are increasingly contested.


- [Water Poverty Is the Bottleneck That Holds Back Almost Everything](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/water-poverty-is-the-bottleneck-that-holds-back-almost-everything): At first glance, water poverty can look like a single-sector problem: a missing borehole, an unreliable pump, a queue at a river. In reality, it is one of the highest-leverage constraints on human development because it sits upstream of what most funders are trying to achieve: better health outcomes, stronger education, gender equity, resilient livelihoods, and social stability.
- [When Relief Turns Fatal: Why Sustainable Water Solutions Matter](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/when-relief-turns-fatal-why-sustainable-water-solutions-matter): Failed water projects can push communities back to unsafe water. Learn why sustainable water solutions, post-construction monitoring, and long-term service models are essential to achieving SDG 6.1.
- [When Water Steals the Classroom: How 270 Million Children Are Left Behind by Water Poverty](https://fairaction.ngo/education-and-research/blogs-and-stories/when-water-steals-the-classroom-how-270-million-children-are-left-behind-by-water-poverty): Around 270 million children are out of school globally, yet few realize how water poverty fuels this crisis. Discover how safe water access transforms education, health, and gender equality across vulnerable communities.

## Contact

- info@fairaction.ngo (general)
- partnership@fairaction.ngo (partnerships)