…children: Children are the first to be affected by water- and sanitation-related diseases.

…rights: UNICEF lobbies effectively for national water and sanitation programmes that promote child rights.

…trust: Governments, civil society and other partners rely on UNICEF’s continued presence in the sector.

…experience: With nearly 40 years of experience in 100 countries, UNICEF is a key agency at the country level.

…continuity: No other organization is ready or able to replace UNICEF in the water and sanitation sector in many countries.

…low-cost solutions: UNICEF encourages local initiatives and low-cost technologies.

…a focus on the poorest: UNICEF supports water and sanitation programmes in the poorest countries and the poorest communities.