Water, and in particular access to safe, clean water, is an ongoing crisis for millions of people on the continent of Africa.
No Access to Safe Drinking Water
20% of the world’s population; about 785 million people, have NO ACCESS to safe drinking water. Many Africans face this challenge daily.
Contaminated Water Causes Diseases
Five children under 5 years of age are dying every minute in African regions. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are leading causes of preventable deaths.
Social Effects on Women and Girls
Five children under 5 years of age are dying every minute in African regions. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are leading causes of preventable deaths.
Social Effects on Women and Girls
72% of the water collected in Sub-Saharan Africa is collected by women and girls. This often causes girls to miss or drop out of school due to time spent fetching water.
Water is an essential necessity that allows children and families to live healthy lives.
PROVIDE clean drinking water and hygiene solutions to schools and villages.
