The story of South Asia has always been shaped by water. From great river basins to seasonal monsoons, water is at the heart of development, culture and survival across the region. Yet today, South Asia faces an unprecedented water crisis. Population growth, competing demands from industry, agriculture and households, and the accelerating impacts of climate change have created urgent challenges around water availability, security, quality, equity and conflict. It was against this backdrop that SaciWATERs, the South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies, was established following the 2000 World Water Forum at The Hague. Founded on the theme of water for food and rural development, SaciWATERs brings a new paradigm to water resources management in South Asia, grounded in interdisciplinary research, gender sensitivity and community centered action. Based in Hyderabad, SaciWATERs brings together accomplished scholars and researchers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Our work spans peri-urban water access, sanitation and hygiene for marginalized communities, and the conservation of coastal mangrove ecosystems. As a member of the Global Mangrove Alliance, we are committed to protecting the communities and biodiversity that depend on these vital habitats. Through education, research and advocacy, we generate knowledge and build a new generation of water professionals equipped to secure a water resilient future for South Asia.