Onewater

We believe that sharing powerful stories and providing expert advice paves the way for a future where clean water, safe sanitation, and healthy oceans are a reality for all. VISION Facts and spreadsheets alone don’t inspire action. Stories do. It’s through stories that we find meaning, connection ultimately, change. Imagine a world where freshwater and oceans are seen not just as resources and services, but a shared identity that unites us. Let’s rekindle our ancient relationship with water and bring it back to the heart of the conversation. MISSION We blend art, science and web wizardry to create content, host events and deliver expert advice to build bridges between the public, practitioners, artists, academia and policymakers. We do so because at the root of systemic gaps in funding, regulation and service delivery lie two key issues: a lack of education and ineffective policy. That is also why we provide a free, multilingual platform where everyone can learn from others and contribute their own stories to global conversations. WHERE WE CAME FROM Onewater was born in mid-2020 as a "lockdown baby" out of the University of Oxford’s MSc programme in “Water Science, Policy, and Management”. Our goal was to create a space for learning and discussion about water. What began as a humble WordPress blog has grown into a dynamic community of over 300 volunteers from 50+ countries and a dedicated team of employees. Since 2021, we have been operating as a non-profit social enterprise in Germany, and, in 2025, we expanded with new branches in Canada and Namibia.