World Drowning Prevention Day

World Drowning Prevention Day takes place on 25 July, a United Nations observance highlighting that drowning is preventable. It promotes water safety skills, awareness and community action, especially through the summer holidays.

When is World Drowning Prevention Day?

World Drowning Prevention Day falls in July (July 25). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.

Why World Drowning Prevention Day matters

Drowning claims lives that simple knowledge and skills could save, and children and young people are among those most at risk. Teaching water safety and supporting rescue charities helps keep everyone safer around water. Explore community support volunteering.

How to get involved in World Drowning Prevention Day

There are three simple ways to make World Drowning Prevention Day count:

• Volunteer — volunteer with a water safety, lifesaving or swimming charity helping people learn to stay safe. Browse opportunities.
• Fundraise — fundraise for organisations that teach swimming and rescue skills or patrol our coasts and rivers.
• Raise awareness — share water safety advice with family and friends ahead of trips to the pool, beach or river.

World Drowning Prevention Day volunteering opportunities

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