The problem

The problem

Millions of people still live without access to safe water. The problem is especially acute in rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa.

Many are forced to travel vast distances every day to collect water, and this burden often falls on women and girls, who subsequently miss out on education. Water is vital for communities to thrive - nothing can flourish without it.

children carrying plastic water cans walking down dusty road
Over half of people who drink unsafe water live in Africa

Over half of people who drink unsafe water live in Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa only 24% have access to safe water

In sub-Saharan Africa only 24% have access to safe water

Only 59% of Kenyans have access to basic water services

Only 59% of Kenyans have access to basic water services

9.4 million Kenyans use contaminated water sources

9.4 million Kenyans use contaminated water sources

Lack of safe water increases mortality and sickness rate

Lack of safe water increases mortality and sickness rate

Without safe water education and livelihoods suffer

Without safe water education and livelihoods suffer