Archive · 25 Jul 2025
World Drowning Prevention Day 2025: Theme, History, and Safety
Every year on July 25th, we remember World Drowning Prevention Day to learn how to prevent people from drowning.
The day focuses on sharing personal stories about how to stay safe around water.
Many children aged 5 to 14 drown each year, especially in places without good safety.
The World Health Organization started this day to help people learn about water safety.
If someone is drowning, it's important to get them out safely and help them breathe, and if necessary, give them CPR.
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed annually on July 25.
The 2025 theme is 'Your Story Can Save a Life,' emphasizing personal stories in drowning prevention.
An estimated 236,000 drowning deaths occur annually worldwide, with children aged 5-14 at high risk.
The WHO established the day in 2021 to raise awareness and promote prevention.
First aid steps include ensuring safety, removing the person from water, checking breathing, and providing CPR if needed.
- Who
- The World Health Organization (WHO) established the day; affecting families and communities.
- What
- World Drowning Prevention Day focuses on raising awareness and preventing drowning.
- When
- July 25th annually.
- Where
- Worldwide, with a focus on areas lacking water safety measures.
- Why
- To raise awareness and promote effective drowning prevention strategies.
- Theme
- Your Story Can Save a Life
- Established
- By UN in April 2021
- Observed On
- July 25
- Estimated Deaths
- 236,000 annually
- Target age group
- Children aged 5 to 14
- WHO Definition
- Respiratory impairment from submersion in liquid