But for 771 million people in the world, those steps are not so simple. Without access to clean water close in their home, women and children spend hours a day walking to find water. Consuming that dirty water can lead to diarrheal diseases, the second leading cause of death in children under age 5.
These stats paint a small picture of what the global water crisis looks like. Learn more about the crisis here.
“Every day I spend too much time walking to collect water from the stream. Many of us are often sick. Collecting water, or being sick, take me away from working on the farm and time with my family.” -
In January 2021,
In northern Niger, more than 10 million people are without clean water in Tibiri.
These stats paint a small picture of what the global water crisis looks like. Learn more about the crisis here.
“Every day I spend too much time walking to collect water from the stream. Many of us are often sick. Collecting water, or being sick, take me away from working on the farm and time with my family.” -
Investing in a Regional Approach
In January 2021,
That’s where we partner with the only organization implementing a full (WASH) ministry in the area.
“When a well was drilled in this community, life returned to the people. God’s provision of the new hand pump opened doors and people have started attending small fellowships and Bible studies.” - Patrick Acidri (Uganda)
Expanding Into More Unreached Countries
In northern Niger, more than 10 million people are without clean water in Tibiri.
