Let’s end the water crisis, together
Let’s end the water crisis, together
696 million people live without access to reliable water. That’s 1 in 12 people on the planet. It’s a problem that impacts health, compromises education, perpetuates poverty, and drives inequality. But together, we can be a source for change that ends the crisis.
696 million people live without access to reliable water. That’s 1 in 12 people on the planet. It’s a problem that impacts health, compromises education, perpetuates poverty, and drives inequality. But together, we can be a source for change that ends the crisis.
The Water Crisis
The Water Crisis
Change Starts with Reliable Water, Improved Sanitation and Hygiene
Change Starts with Reliable Water, Improved Sanitation and Hygiene
Safe drinking water and basic sanitation—things most of us take for granted every day. Without them, families are forced to walk miles for water that makes them sick, spend their hard-earned income on medicine, and struggle to keep their children in school.
Every two minutes a child under five dies from a preventable WASH-related disease.
Hours women and girls spend every day collecting water is a colossal waste of their valuable time
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The number of people who lack access to sanitation, a critical factor for overall health.
When reliable water flows, communities flourish
When reliable water flows, communities flourish
Access to safe water improves health, education, poverty, and equality. It reduces WASH-related diseases, keeps kids in school, boosts economic growth, empowers women, and gives communities the resources they need to thrive.
A Transformation Story
A Transformation Story
Creating lasting change, one village at a time
Creating lasting change, one village at a time
In a place called Busikwe village in Uganda, tall sugarcane surrounds what used to be the only source of drinking water, a swamp filled with disease. Fourteen-year-old Maureen was overcome with fear every time she gathered water.
“As a girl, it was a threat to get water,” she said. “Two years ago, a girl my age was attacked.”
In 2018, Busikwe village received reliable water and adopted simple sanitation and hygiene practices to help manage their health. The impact was incredible.
“We felt at peace when we first received the new well,” Elizabeth, Maureen’s mother, said. “We danced and sang and celebrated.”
Maureen doesn’t fear anymore. Instead, she’s filled with hope.
“I hope to work for Water For Good!” she announced. “I have seen how they save lives.”
A Transformation Story
A Transformation Story
Creating lasting change, one village at a time
Creating lasting change, one village at a time
In a place called Busikwe village in Uganda, tall sugarcane surrounds what used to be the only source of drinking water, a swamp filled with disease. Fourteen-year-old Maureen was overcome with fear every time she gathered water.
“As a girl, it was a threat to get water,” she said. “Two years ago, a girl my age was attacked.”
In 2018, Busikwe village received reliable water and adopted simple sanitation and hygiene practices to help manage their health. The impact was incredible.
“We felt at peace when we first received the new well,” Elizabeth, Maureen’s mother, said. “We danced and sang and celebrated.”
Maureen doesn’t fear anymore. Instead, she’s filled with hope.
“I hope to work for Water For Good!” she announced. “I have seen how they save lives.”
