Water

Did you know that 1 in 8 people don’t have access to safe drinking water? Explore this issue to learn more.

“A clean, dependable water supply can change the life of a child and their whole community.” – Salina Dharamsi, British Columbia (Youth Ambassador, 2010-2011)

Facts and Stats from UN Water [external site]
Find statistics, graphs, maps and factsheets about water issues around the world.

Water is Life
A cool 3-minute animation about the importance of water.

Water and Food Security animations [external site]
Check out these videos and animations from UN Water created for World Water Day 2012.

Stories from the Field
Get to know the faces behind the facts with videos and stories of families and communities affected by unsafe water.

What World Vision is Doing
Learn how World Vision is responding in communities around the world to improve access to clean water.

Group Activity: Waste Not, Want Not
This fun activity introduces participants to the idea that not everyone in the world has easy access to water.

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    Education

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    Water

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