1 in 9 people lack access to clean drinking water. This is equivalent to 783 million people worldwide. Globally, it is estimated that 1,800 deaths each year are linked to water, sanitation and hygiene related issues.
In Africa, without clean drinking water at easy access, women and children are forced to walk on an average 3.7 miles to collect water. The average container for water collection in Africa weighs over 40 lbs when full. Women and children typically carry these containers on their head, causing long term neck and spine injuries. In the time they are collecting water, they could be getting an education or a job to better their family and community.
I hope you'll consider joining me to fund a water project. With your gifts and your help rallying support, we can provide clean, safe and reliable water to a community in Africa.
Today, too many children suffer needlessly - walking miles for dirty water that makes them sick. You and I can change that. Please make a donation and then help me spread the word.
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