A FROME woman, the CEO of international aid charity WaterAid, has been included in a gallery of Britain’s most influential people.
Barbara Frost has been included in a photo project entitled ‘100 Faces of a Vibrant Economy’. The project, put together by consultancy firm Grant Thornton, features leading figures from the public and private sector, emerging entrepreneurs and not-for-profit pioneers. The list showcases individuals who are shaping a vibrant Britain and inspiring others to do the same.
Barbara’s inclusion celebrates her dedicated commitment and influential contribution to international development, as well as her inspiring leadership, innovation and helping communities to unlock their potential and cultivate a more vibrant economy.
Barbara said, “I’m absolutely delighted and honoured to have been recognised as part of Grant Thornton’s 100 Faces of a Vibrant Economy. The Grant Thornton panel assessed inspiring leadership, innovation and social purpose; attributes which are all encapsulated by WaterAid and our work.
“WaterAid itself was born out of the inspiration of the UK water industry, and we work to inspire individual supporters, governments and companies to help assist poor and marginalised people around the world gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
“At WaterAid I feel very fortunate to have the privilege of working alongside a talented and committed team who, with our supporters, are passionate about addressing inequality and making a real difference to people’s lives around the world.”
Barbara became WaterAid Chief Executive in 2005. Under her leadership WaterAid has become one of the fastest growing charities in the UK and is well regarded by its peers and international agencies.
Last year Barbara was awarded the prestigious Daniel Phelan Award for Outstanding Achievement 2015 at the annual Charity Awards.
WaterAid is now working in 37 countries thanks to its supporters, dedicated staff teams and partners with its focus on poor and marginalised communities accessing safe water, sanitation and hygiene as a major step out of poverty.
Each of the 100 Faces showcased as part of the project were photographed by Magnum Photos, the international photography cooperative, as a celebration of the contribution they make.
To find out more about Vibrant Economy visit www.vibranteconomy.grantthornton.co.uk
To find out more about WaterAid visit www.wateraid.org
