Safe Water for Myanmar

The water crisis in Myanmar

10 million people lack access to clean water in Myanmar
Amongst them, refugee populations are the most vulnerable group of all. ​Internally displaced personnel (IDPs) fall victim to water-borne illnesses, extreme dehydration and death.  Your contribution will support our campaign to provide a clean, safe and stable supply of drinking water for those who need it most in the world.
UNHCR estimates 1.1 million refugees escaping persecution
Populations living amongst the inter-ethnic conflict, particularly the people of Karen State have some of the worst health outcomes in the region
Battled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the people of Myanmar are in urgent need of safe and clean drinking water
Our campaign to save lives
We are fund-raising for Safe Water and our local partners to provide immediate relief for more than 68,000 refugees with emergency water filters, complementary WASH kits, containers, disinfectants and PPEs. These relief items will provide clean drinking water and prevent diseases from spreading amongst the IDPs, especially during a time where diseases and water-borne illnesses are rampant amongst the refugee groups. Proceeds will also go into the hiring of local indigenous coordinators who will help to distribute the filters, train and educate the local population and conduct monitoring and data collection work.

Clean water for a bright future

Clean water enables individuals to strive for their dreams without worrying about the basic necessity of water. Clean water is a basic human right, hence, we decided to align ourselves with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of providing clean water and sanitation to all. 

We work directly with communities

Our team communicates with local populations in need and assesses their situation on a case-by-case basis. By contributing, you're helping to support a greater cause in providing safe water for people who need it most. 

Together, we can build a world without prolonged thirst
We believe that when we come together, we can truly make a positive global impact. Every contribution takes us another step closer towards a world with clean water for all.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Wateroam?​
Wateroam a social enterprise that develops portable water filtration solutions for homes, disaster zones and rural regions and we provide marginalized communities with safe drinking water. The company was founded in Singapore in 2014 by 3 undergraduates from the National University of Singapore. Since its inception, Wateroam has received many accolades, such as the 2019 ASEAN Business Award, 2019 DBS x SIF Social Impact Prize, the 2018 Facebook Social Entrepreneurship Award as well as being recognized as one of the representatives of the UN SDG Young Leaders for SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation). You can visit Wateroam’s About us page to learn more
Why should I donate to Wateroam?​
When disaster strikes, communities without safe drinking water are victim to water-borne illnesses, extreme dehydration and even death.  People around the world fall ill on a regular basis because they still lack a clean source of water. 
Your support, pooled with the other contributions, will help us provide safe drinking water and critical aid to marginalized groups. These include children living in disaster zones and families living in rural regions all around the world. 
Read more about how your generosity can transform lives
How do you coordinate your work with other aid agencies?​
We work closely with our partners to provide customized aid to the local communities. Our team communicates with the local coordinators whom assesses their situation on a case-by-case basis. For our work in Myanmar, we work closely with Safe Water for Every Child – Myanmar to deliver water aid to refugees living in Karen state. Safe Water for Every Child also communicates actively with local agencies such as the KDHW (Karen Department of Health and Welfare) & KESAN (Karen Environmental and Social Action Network) to ensure that aid is equitably distributed to all parties in need.
See more about our partners here
​How much of my donation will go toward the campaign?
​100% of the donation proceeds will go into providing critical aid to the Karen refugees. For a further breakdown of the funds, please refer to How are the funds utilized which provides the campaign breakdown.
​How do I make a wire transfer to Wateroam?  
​You can donate directly to our campaign through the Give Asia portal but if you prefer to do it through wire transfer, please contact us at [email protected]. Our support team will give you further instructions on how to do a direct wire transfer to us. Your contributions will also be reflected on our on-going campaign.
​What happens if our campaign goal is met?
​If our campaign goal is met, we will be able to provide more than 20,000 Myanmar refugees with safe drinking water for the first phase of the project. Funds that go into the campaign will provide safe drinking water not just for a month or two but clean water infrastructure that can last for an entire year.
What happens if our campaign goal is not met?
​All the funds collected are actively tracked and applied on a rolling-basis; which means that donations collected are constantly accumulated and dispersed to our partners and beneficiaries periodically. All the funds collected are actively tracked by Wateroam and WASH components are delivered as and when milestones are hit. In the case where the final goal is not met before the closure of the campaign, all remaining funds will be utilised to procure necessary water purification devices for our partners and beneficiary.
​What happens if we exceed the campaign goal?
If we are able to raise funds beyond the campaign goal, the balance would be used for procuring water purification device essential for the second phase of our project which provides safe drinking water to the rural areas of Salween Peace Park. ​
​Can my company provide CSR and corporate sponsorships?
​You can join us as a one-time sponsor or a long-term CSR partner to provide clean water access to the communities across the globe who are battling the water crisis. We're so thankful to our amazing corporate sponsors who are helping us to bring safe water to those in need.
Read more to learn about our sponsorship partners.
How are the funds utilized
​For the Emergency Phase of the project, 75% of the proceeds go into the water purification devices and critical logistic operations required to provide safe drinking water to the villagers. 16% of the funds goes into supporting distribution infrastructure such as water containers, jerry cans and boats required to deliver aid to the refugees living along the Salween River bank. The remaining 9% goes into essential water and sanitation, hygiene (WASH) components such as water test kits, disinfectants, personal protective equipment (PPE) and the hiring of local coordinators for maintenance, monitoring and the evaluation of the safe water programs.