Our approach
A viable and sustainable solution that transforms lives, one tap at a time.
#makelifebetterwithwater
a water operatorproviding sustainable, community-based services
better with water acts as a local water operator providing integrated services to residents of precarious neighbourhoods, including drinking water through domestic connections, community empowerment, hygiene awareness and firefighting.
The involvement of stakeholders is an important step to ensure that the development of operations takes into account local needs, experiences, and interests.
98%
payment collection rate
6,1%
non-revenu water
1,1
billion liters of water distributed in 2024
Cities where people living in deprived neighbourhoods have access to sustainable and quality essentiel services, promoting their inclusion.
Slum dwellers also deserve and can afford sustainable water supply in their homes.
action levers
A true virtuous cycle—from access to safe drinking water to waste management
—each initiative shapes an optimal future for water and community well-being.
the socio-economic modela dual virtuous approach
To address complex challenges, better with water is the first NGO to have developed a unique and financially sustainable hybrid model that provides running drinking water at home while effectively managing the complexities of disadvantaged urban communities.
BWW manages a federation of NGOs and social business enterprises in several countries. These organisations work together with a same vision on the shared mission, according to the same values, based on a model of social entrepreneurship respecting the neutrality rule.
Meet our teams
#weactwithwater
Better with water is a team of over 150 people, operating across three countries.
#lifeisbetterwithwater