Water insecurity and the Global water crisis

According to the World Health Organization, 844 million—or 1 in 9—people on our planet do not have access to clean water. 

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2020 asserts that by 2050, half of the world’s population—or 1 in 4 people—may no longer have access to clean water due to rapid population growth.

• Families become prone to waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid fever.
• Children often have to skip school to fetch water for their families; this dramatically limits their academic potential. 
  • In addition, each child usually carries a 44-pound jerry can, which induces lumbar and cervical strain.
• Water insecurity brings about a hindrance to sustainable agricultural production and hence leads to less sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.   

• Donate to organizations that are working around the clock to eliminate the global water crisis, save lives, and make areas affected better.
  • $25 gives a person access to clean water.
  • $50 gives a couple access to clean water.
  • $100 gives a family of four access to clean water.
  • $10,000 gives a village of 400 access to clean water.
• Plan and execute your own fundraiser event in your school or community.
• Educate people about the global water crisis and the dangers it poses to society.