Amachi members have one thing in common-a passionate desire to help the people of Africa solve critical problems and build a better future for their children and communities.Together our team members try to touch almost every aspect of the African community. We educate the American public about the complex and broad nature challenges Africa faces. Every year , nearly 11 Million children die before reaching their fifth birthday , most from preventable causes. That is approximately 30,000 children per day . Another 300 Million children suffer from illnesses caused by lack of clean water , poor nutrition and inadequate health services and care. There is a lack of clean water in most rural villages in Africa , water -borne and water based disease are the primary cause of preventable deaths in villages. The most critical nutrient for the human body to survive is water. Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60% of your body weight.The average American family uses 100-175 gallons of water per day but in Africa the average African family uses 5 gallons per day.