World Drowning Prevention Day

Welcome to World Drowning Prevention Day , July 25th , which draws attention to the scale and preventability of drowning worldwide. Backed by United Nations and World Health Assembly resolutions on drowning prevention, World Drowning Prevention Day offers a fantastic opportunity to catalyse concrete action and generate attention globally for drowning prevention and improved water safety. This Practical guide aims to inspire and support the planning of activities and events to mark World Drowning Prevention Day around the world . It provides details on how the day came about; key messages that participants can use; and offers ideas about the types of activities and events that can be developed by all sectors nationally and locally to make sure World Drowning Prevention Day is used to its full potential. On each World Drowning Prevention Day to date WHO has published resources to help better address drowning ). Together, these resources and the awareness generated by World Drowning Pr...

  Learn to swim : Equip yourself and your children with swimming skills. Swimming lessons save lives.

  Supervise children : Always keep a close eye on children near water. Never leave children unattended, even for a moment.

  No alcohol near water : Avoid drinking alcohol when around water. Stay sharp and vigilant!

  Be aware of surroundings : Always check weather and water conditions before swimming or boating. Stay informed and safe

  Use safety equipment : Ensure lifejackets are available and used correctly when boating. Access to safety gear can make a crucial difference

Every small step we take can help save lives. WHAT INDIVIDUALS CAN DO TO TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT DROWNING? Enrol in swimming lessons Supervise children Check pool fence and gate Avoid alcohol and drugs around water Wear a lifejacket Know the conditions Become a pool lifeguard Learn CPR Become a swim teacher HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN GET INVOLVED Aquatic Centres, Swim Schools and Community Groups are encouraged to promote and support World Drowning Prevention Day, to shine a spotlight on and raise awareness of that fact that "anyone can drown, no one should". From Going Blue, Sharing Resources and Sharing Local Stories - Be part of the global movement to prevent drowning and promote water safety. If you want to take part in World Drowning Prevention Day 2025, keep an eye on this website for updated resources or email marketing@rlssa.org.au. 1. GO BLUE: LIGHT UP On Friday 25 July, landmarks across Australia will turn blue to both remember those who have been lost to drowning, and as...

  60% of countries report to implement the  WHO Recommendations for Drowning prevention . But... Drowning still ranks as the 3rd leading cause of death for children age 5-14 years.  This guideline addresses: provision of day-care for children under the age of 6 years and provision of basic swimming skills and water safety training.

  Since 2020 the global drowning rate has dropped by 38%. Yet this progress has been uneven. - 68% decrease in the WHO European Region. - 3% decrease in the WHO African Region.

Since 2000, the global drowning rate has dropped by 38%, but 300,000 People still die from drowning every year.

This short guide will help you use the official Canva templates to create and share content in support of the campaign. Whether you're an organization, advocate, or individual contributor, your voice can help save lives. Join the voices around the world who are helping to raise awareness about drowning prevention . Use the World Drowning Prevention Day Toolkit to help you capture your drowning prevention story. HOW TO RESCUE SOMEONE FROM DROWNING?  

  Learn to swim : Equip yourself and your children with swimming skills. Swimming lessons save lives Supervise children : Always keep a close eye on children near water. Never leave children unattended, even for a moment No alcohol near water : Avoid drinking alcohol when around water. Stay sharp and vigilant Be aware of surroundings : Always check weather and water conditions before swimming or boating. Stay informed and safe Use safety equipment : Ensure lifejackets are available and used correctly when boating. Access to safety gear can make a crucial difference

  Barriers: Installing barriers in public areas to prevent easy access to water hazards Supervision : Ensuring lifeguards are present at public swimming pools and beaches. Training : Providing communities with rescue and resuscitation training Respond : Maintaining active and effective search and rescue operations. Early weather warnings : Delivering free, accessible weather alert.s to help communities stay informed about risks

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set out six evidence-based solutions to prevent drowning , along with detailed implementation guidance on how to implement them. While implementation will vary by context, it is important that the global drowning prevention community is consistent and coherent in articulating these interventions:  1. Teaching basic swimming, water safety and safe rescue skills to school-age children.  2. Providing safe places away from water for pre-school children, with capable childcare.  3. Installing barriers controlling access to water.  4. Training bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation.  5. Setting and enforcing safe boating, shipping and ferry regulations, including the wearing of personal flotation devices.  6. Building resilience and managing flood risks and other hazards.