The Global Interfaith WASH Alliance

The World's First Initiative Uniting the Faiths for WASH

For Clean Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Women’s Empowerment. Together.

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Our Grand Level to Ground Level Initiatives

What leaders say about GIWA

“Parmarth Niketan’s service to humanity is an inspiration to many across India and around the world.”
Shri Narendra ModiHon' Prime Minister of India
Shri Narendra Modi
“Clean water and sanitation should not be a distant dream for children and communities, They should be a reality. And this alliance can help bring their dreams much closer.”
Anthony Lake(then) UNICEF Executive Director
Anthony Lake
“It has been a particular pleasure to meet Swamiji, about whom I have heard so much. I know that he and all the work that he and his colleagues do, is of remarkable significance.”
HRH CharlesPrince of Wales
HRH Charles
“It is wonderful to see the faith traditions organized under the leadership of GIWA India’s Founder, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji, bringing everyone together for the vital task of providing clean water, safe and sufficient sanitation and hygiene for all.”
Shri Ram Nath KovindH.E. The President of India
Shri Ram Nath Kovind
“I am very happy that Swami Chidanandji has taken this initiative... bringing this many senior leaders of different traditions and different cultures together. We should really compliment Swamiji for this wonderful initiative.”
Shri Venkaiah NaiduHon’ Vice President of India
Shri Venkaiah Naidu
“I thank Pujya Swamiji on behalf of the Government of India for taking up this issue of sanitation amongst faith leaders... Faith leaders can touch people’s lives in a way that governments cannot. They can influence behaviour regarding both temples and toilets.”
Shri Narendra Singh TomarHon’ Union Minister for Rural Development a nd Agriculture of India
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar
“I often refer to ahimsa and religious harmony as India’s treasures, and they have great potential to build a happy, compassionate and nonviolent society. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji is someone who puts these ancient Indian traditions into practice today.”
Shri Dalai LamaHis Holiness
Shri Dalai Lama
“I have had the great joy of knowing HH Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji for many years. His message and teachings are truly universal, beyond borders of caste, colour or creed. I am also indeed happy to know that this message of oneness and togetherness is being spread all around the world.
Shri Rajnath SinghHon' Union Defense Minister of India
Shri Rajnath Singh
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