For over 25 years, we’ve been building and backing community-led change in India — strengthening water security, advancing menstrual dignity, and building climate resilience. We mobilise resources, belief, and global partnerships to turn local leadership into lasting impact, alongside our sister organisation, Sanitation First.
What We Do
The Model
Water. Women. World. Interconnected — because when one part of the system fails, everything feels the impact. We bring these elements together in one joined-up approach — strengthening water, sanitation, dignity, leadership, and climate resilience at the same time.
Our Approach
A global movement. Rooted in communities.
The Cycle mobilises people, partnerships, and belief to support community-led change for the long term. Sanitation First delivers that work on the ground in India. Together, we create a cycle of lasting impact.
Our Impact
Hear about our impact directly from the people we work with
"I am the sole carer for my two small children and aged parents-in-law, it is hard work but I keep smiling. To help me care for my family, The Cycle built an eco-toilet for us to use. My children are healthy now which means I don’t have to spend money on medicines, so I send them to school to complete their studies. Things are easier now, so I can smile even more!"
Karpagam, Puducherry
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Our Global Goals
Clean water and sanitation
Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Visit the website of our sister organisation Sanitation First India