WHY WATER

The Facts

 

It’s an unfortunate paradox that water – a substance so vital for survival – is also responsible for disease and death.  The fact is that waterborne disease kills more people – everyday – than armed conflict, HIV/AIDS and cancer….combined. Read More.

Solutions

 

While there is a range of both community-based and point-of-use solutions to bad drinking water, the process of working with communities is as important as the technical solution.  Read more.

Women and Children

 

In the developing world, the burden of collecting water falls specifically on women and children. The work is grueling and without reward. On average, women walk 6.5 miles to a water source.  Read more.

Breaking NEWS

 

Renewable energy, water, shelter, and communication for disaster relief first-responders. News coverage: Organizations prepare for disaster WLKY TV, Louisville, KY.

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