The Problem
For millions around the world, today began with a long walk to collect water. Mile after mile… hour after hour… 40 pounds at a time… to and from watering holes, lakes, and streams riddled with disease. Every day, they fill their buckets over and over again with unsafe water that brings sickness and pain. Every hour they spend walking for water is one less hour for school, work, or time with loved ones.
40 pounds
Water is often carried in five gallon buckets which weigh over 40 pounds when full.
3.7 miles
Women and children in the developing world walk an average of 3.7 miles (6 km) per day to collect water. (USAID)
570 million
Nearly 570 million children lack access to basic drinking water at school. (UNICEF)