Worldwide Need
"Water and Sanitation is one of the primary drivers of public health. I often refer to it as 'Health 101,' which means that once we can secure access to clean water and to adequate sanitation facilities for all people...a huge battle against all kinds of diseases will be won."
-Dr. Lee Jong-wook, Director-General, World Health Organization.

More than one billion people lack access to a safe supply of drinking water. Water-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. This killer takes the lives of more than 14,000 people each day and is responsible for 80% of all sickness in the world.

Accessible clean water is also very important for women, who are otherwise forced to spend hours each day retrieving water for their families. Having clean water nearby gives women more time to become active in their communities and helps assure that girls can attend school rather than spending their days helping carry water.
(Blood:Water Mission)