Aid organization for drinking water in Africa

“Almost 800 million people still have no access to clean drinking water.”

Every 4 seconds a person dies as a result of polluted water.

1.8 billion in 2025
The United Nations estimates that by 2025, up to 1.8 billion people will live in countries and regions with absolute water shortages.
2/3 of the world's population will be affected
Around two-thirds of the world’s population will be affected by the effects of global water scarcity.
3 million people die each year
Every year, around 3 million people die as a result of waterborne diseases.
Children under 5 years
Most of them are children under 5 years old.

These are just a few of the essential facts about the current and future water crisis. We at LNW “Life needs Water” e.V. are an international aid organization specializing in the construction of drinking water wells in arid countries. With the help of your support, our team faces the challenge of implementing water projects for people, animals and plants in areas where extreme water scarcity exists. Thanks for your support Chairman Mag. Gudrun Dörflinger-Juritsch

Our mission for a better future

EDUCATION & BUSINESS is the greatest POWER with which we can change the WORLD!

The LNW team believes that Africa’s youth will be the next generation of leaders to drive economic development in Africa.

This belief underpins our educational activities in Africa, particularly in the areas of water management, agricultural programs and training for hotel workers.

Water for people

We from Life needs Water have specialized in the construction of drinking water wells in Africa. Since 2009, with the support of our donors, we have been able to supply more than 50,000 people with clean drinking water.

Water for animals

In addition to the drinking water supply, the team is also committed to animal welfare in Namibia. Due to the long-lasting drought and the associated dehydration of waterholes, hundreds of animals and farm animals per day.

Water for plants

In addition, we campaigned for environment and climate protection in Namibia. The presence of water is an integral part of plants. Water is life for humans, animals and plants.

With the new program WATER & FOOD we want to give young women & men in AUS – NAMIBIA the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for chicken breeding for egg production, vegetable cultivation, planting of eastern trees according to European standards.

After completing the project, the participants will be able to independently run a small business with the production of foods such as eggs, pasta, pastries and vegetables in order to be able to build a solid business base with the sale. With the income earned from the production of food, the women and men can subsequently feed their children, pay for schooling and offer the new generation a better starting position for a decent life.

According to this model, LNW can guarantee long-term economic success and set the cycle of “WATER – EDUCATION – WORK” in motion.

175.000 People

we have been supplying clean drinking water since 2008!

We help people to help themselves

Water is a valuable resource. Water is life!

When we show people how simple and sustainable access to water can positively change their lives, we motivate them to help others build a better life.

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What our supporters say about us

It was an incredible and unforgettable experience for me, which I will certainly repeat again!

Maya HopkinsCharity action–Lesen Sie mehr

It’s good that there are organizations like Life Needs Water that are actively working to tackle these abuses, and we’re also a little bit proud of being able to help make people feel better.

Heidi & MarkusThe 2 Roadrunners–Lesen Sie mehr

“Life needs Water” has convinced us and with this intention in the background a lot of time, care and enthusiasm has been put into making music. The willingness to donate within the group and the generosity of the people who attended our concerts was tremendous and a great sign of solidarity.

PRA!SEThe church band–Lesen Sie mehr

“I’m happy to have donated something for very sustainable projects!”

Herbert WinstanleyActivate Pensioner–Lesen Sie mehr

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Your donation is used 100% for our sustainable development aid projects and is also tax deductible for companies, foundations and private persons in Germany and Austria.

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