## The Water Crisis

Water is Life - Maji Ni Maisha

Water is essential to living a healthy life.

### Intro Video

The intro video captures the essence of the key elements of the water crisis.

On average, each person in the US uses 80–100 gallons of water a day. Can you imagine not having access to water?

Water, and in particular access to safe, clean water, is an ongoing crisis for millions of people on the continent of Africa.

### No Access to Safe Drinking Water

20% of the world’s population; about 785 million people, have NO ACCESS to safe drinking water. Many Africans face this challenge daily.

### Contaminated Water Causes Diseases

Five children under 5 years of age are dying every minute in African regions. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are leading causes of preventable deaths.

### Social Effects on Women and Girls

72% of the water collected in Sub-Saharan Africa is collected by women and girls. This often causes girls to miss or drop out of school due to time spent fetching water.

### Poverty Trap

Without clean, sustainable water, children drop out of school, productivity drops, and health challenges persist—trapping families in poverty.

## More Water Challenges

### It All Starts with Clean and Accessible Water

We believe every human being should have access to clean water as a basic right. Help us empower those in need.

### You Can Make a Difference

- Deliver clean, sustainable water to communities.
- Support schools with safe water and hygiene.
- Empower families with sustainable solutions.
- Install water tanks and latrines to empower girls.
- Teach good hygiene practices for healthier lives.

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