The world water crisis is one of the largest public health issues of our time, causing 2 million deaths every year! — Nearly 800 million people (roughly 20% of the world’s population) lack access to safe drinking water. — Every day 4,500 children die from illnesses like diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera caused by dirty water and unhygienic living conditions. — Lack of access to clean water not only severely impacts people’s health, it also suppresses economic growth and negatively impacts women and girls‘ education advancement. — Waterborne illnesses kills more children than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined. </br> http://www.faceafrica.org