We told world leaders: Water Works!

Following on from last week’s fantastic news that the UK Government will double its commitment on water and sanitation to reach an extra 30 million people by 2015, we wanted to share some of the messages of celebration that you’ve been sending in. 

This incredible result simply wouldn’t have happened without your support and it’s great to see how much it means to you. Please do leave a message in the comments below if you’d like to add your own.  

It was encouraging to hear the good news that UK aid for water and sanitation is to be doubled.  Marvellous. Water is the number one thing for everyone. That other nations woke up a bit and added their interest and help gives one heart.  Perhaps one could start to feel hopeful?  Sheila

 A truly wonderful result and let’s now hope for the action as soon as possible. It’s certainly time we all realised that provision of clean safe water and sanitation is absolutely vital to lifting people out of poverty. Gwen

This is fantastic news and long awaited. Let’s hope that the drip from the UK turns into a flood from the rest of the world! Chris

This is fantastic news. Let’s hope they keep their promises and in future when we wake up there is no water and sanitation crisis in the world. The world would be a so much nicer place. Chetna 

Well done – REALLY well done! NOTHING is more important… security is almost as important, for sure, but no-one can survive without water so lets keep the pressure up! Mrs Betts

 Great news – keep up the good work. Many will benefit, and never know the efforts that have engaged by so many, but that is not the point. The point is they will have water – an essential never a luxury. Anon

Wonderful news – I am glad I was able to be a small part of this. We must keep our eyes on things and make a noise if we don’t see a change. Maretta

What fantastic news that is! There is still so much to do, but we have built up some momentum now I think. Tony

This is great news. I am very happy to hear this and happy to participate. Claudia

Brilliant! So glad to have some good news! Amanda

I am as delighted as you are wih the outcome of the SWA High Level Meeting, especially with Andrew Mitchell’s response to the pressure put on him concerning this vital meeting. To double the Government’s targets is a great example to all developed countries to significantly increase their contributions. Wonderful! Anthea

Wow! Amazing news! Am so excited and happy at the turnaround. 3 happy cheers to you!!! Well done everyone. Peace

Wonderful news, congratulations to all the team and supporters. Maura

A truly wonderful result and let’s now hope for the action as soon as possible. It’s certainly time we all realised that provision of clean safe water and sanitation is absolutely vital to lifting people out of poverty. Gwen

This is wonderful news, I am so pleased to see our Government pledge more to water and sanitation to areas in the world that need it. Aileen

It’s now been a couple of days since the High Level Meeting and we wanted to gather together some of the great news coming out of Washington DC. We heard lots of important announcements at the meeting but here are some of the key ones in greater detail.

From donor governments:

• The UK announced it would double the amount of people it intends to reach with access to Sanitation and Water from 30 to 60 million.  …Read more