Africa
Africa has one of the cleanest and largest water systems in the world, but with lack of access to this water many rural communities are at risk for water-related illnesses.
In Africa, Got-Agua? members are forging new relationships with local communities and government agencies to provide clean drinking water to cities, villages, and residents. Clean drinking water is the necessity of life and yet many live without it. Our goal is to increase awareness of the crisis and to work toward a brighter, wetter tomorrow.
Water. Life. Love.
Africa at a Glance
The current population of Africa is over 1.4 billion people. In many African states, more than half of the population is under the age of 25.
Nearly 40% of people living in Africa do not have access to clean drinking water. As a result, nearly 750,000 children die before the age of 5 due to water borne disease. cnn.com
Without a central water system, many African residents are forced to pay private suppliers for water. These families spend a majority of their income on clean drinking water, only putting further tension on the African economy. businessweek.com
Get Involved Now!
There is hope. We know how to bring people clean water and improved sanitation. Proven solutions to the water crisis currently exist and are simple and cost-effective. Increased global awareness, proper funding, local community participation can make universal safe drinking water a reality.