Why 1 Billion?
Every year, over one billion people are harmed by waterborne illnesses. But the cutting edge technology we have the potential to kick these diseases to the curb.
Thus, our mission was born:
Thus, our mission was born:
SAFE DRINKING WATER TO 1 BILLION PEOPLE BY DECEMBER 31, 2021.
Did You Know? |
1.8 BILLIONGLOBAL CITIZENS LACK ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER.
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2.5 BILLIONLACK ACCESS TO PROPER SANITATION.
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1 IN 5DIE EVERYDAY FROM WATER-RELATED ILLNESSES.
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90%OF THOSE DEATHS ARE CHILDREN UNDER 5
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CLEAN WATER + HYGIENE = A STRONG ECONOMY
WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFFECTED AREAS SPEND UP TO 6 HOURS PER DAY HAULING WATER |
ONLY 1 OUT OF 4 GIRLS COMPLETES PRIMARY SCHOOL IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES |
2 OUT OF 3 ILLITERATE ADULTS ARE WOMEN |
FOR EVERY 10% INCREASE IN FEMALE LITERACY, THE ECONOMY GROWS .3% |
Why is there a World Water Day every year?
THE WORLD WATER CRISIS IS NOT SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE ANNUALLY!
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We want to see an end to this global problem so that we never have to mark our calendars for World Water Day again.
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There are 7+ billion people in the world. If 1 billion people give $1 towards the World Water Crisis, we have the resources to #EndItToday.
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