Philippines water: Everyday Life by the River

One out of every five Filipinos still does not have access to potable water. The MDG-Fund's joint programme focuses on the wellbeing of Filipino children, starting with the provision of safe water to 122,000 households across the country. While targeted at helping to halve the population without access to safe drinking water, it indirectly contributes to the Millennium Development Goals of achieving universal primary education and reducing child mortality.

Photo: Eric Merced