Aqua for All is an international foundation driving universal access to safe, inclusive, and affordable water and sanitation in Africa and Asia.
We create a sustainable and inclusive sector by mobilising private capital and strengthening local enterprises in low- and middle-income countries.
Our vision
Universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation services that are inclusive, affordable and sustainable.
Our mission
To mobilise private capital and strengthen enterprises to transform the water and sanitation sector in low- and middle-income countries.
We enable scalable and investment-ready solutions, enabling reliable services. Through blended finance, de-risking, smart grants and technical assistance, we enable enterprises to scale, attract private investment, and deliver climate-resilient water and sanitation.
We leverage funds to mobilise private capital, expanding access to finance for water and sanitation enterprises.
Together with fund managers, governments, investors, corporates and financial institutions, we close the finance and service gaps towards universal access to water and sanitation.
Achieving safe water and sanitation for all requires transforming the sector:
Our strategy
Our impact
Where we operate
Any questions?
Here you can find some frequently asked questions regarding Aqua for All and our work.
On our website you can find more information about what we do, where we operate, and our strategy, as well as some of our past and current initiatives .
You can also find out how to get involved as a partner looking to invest in SMEs and business solutions or as an innovator looking for support.
If you have any additional questions or want to give feedback, send us a message to: info@aquaforall.org.
We do provide grants and strive to develop a sustainable water and sanitation economy, that fosters inclusion and innovation.
We therefore enable innovative ideas and solutions to scale up and become viable businesses, eligible for funding.
For this purpose, we play different roles, ranging from coaching up to financing.
Aqua for All receives funding primarily from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
We also get additional income through partnerships and services for social enterprises and funds.
We work in countries where we can make a difference because of our significant expertise and our strong networks with local organisations.
We currently work in the focus countries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.
See where we operate here.
Aqua for All does not implement initiatives or run businesses where you can volunteer.
We also do not facilitate volunteering in the areas where we operate.
To stay informed you can visit the Aqua for All website regularly or subscribe to our newsletter.
If you are interested in making your expertise and experience available for developing innovative businesses in the water and sanitation economy, please contact us: info@aquaforall.org
The VIA Water programme was established in 2014 as an incubation programme for water and sanitation innovations. In 2019, the VIA Water programme was fully integrated into Aqua for All to boost synergy between our new strategy and this programme. The lessons learned and the experience from Phase 1 of the VIA Water programme are valuable contributions for developing a more sustainable, innovative and inclusive water and sanitation sector in Africa.