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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Imagine a life where access to clean water - and the hygiene and hydration is provides - was a constant struggle and a constant risk. World Vision works with at-risk communities to ensure that safe, fresh water is never far away from anyone’s lips.

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What is this about?

They have been identified as the key ingredients in the fight against poverty, so what exactly makes clean water, good sanitation and hygiene so important?

Who is it happening to?

Today, 900 million people worldwide still live without access to clean water, another 2.5 billion lack decent sanitation and 1.8 million people die every year from diarrhoeal diseases. The gravest concern is for those living in sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania.

Why is it happening?

The amount of water people use is directly related to how easy it is for them to obtain and how affordable it is. Affluent lifestyles make heavy demands on water.

David Bridie and George Telek: A public health announcement (in pidgin)

Where is it happening?

In Australia, average water use is around 180 litres per person per day. In Europe, it's 200 litres, while in the USA each person's daily consumption can reach a staggering 400 litres.*

What is our response?

Lack of clean water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene have reached crisis point in the world's poorest countries. As Australians, we have the power to help ease this situation and improve the quality of life for people living in extreme poverty.

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How you can help?

Fresh water is the key to many of the world’s biggest health and poverty issues. Whether it’s drinking water to sustain human life, water for agriculture, infrastructure for hygienic communities, or fresh water supplies after disaster strikes, World Vision works every day to provide for disadvantaged communities, and needs your ongoing support.

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Response to:

World Water Day: 2011

Christa
Apr 12, 2012

"I find it extremely sad that no one can freely send food or even just tapwater into developing countries; you have to have legal registration to do so. And while we..."

Response to:

World Water Day: 2011

angel2hi2
Mar 23, 2012

"What is more disturbing is that Water is Life, life is free and we drink freely, but others have to pay. In truth we all pay for clean water and clean air. ;{"

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Who is it happening to?

James Lindsay
Feb 13, 2012

"This is why everybody needs to help with this cause, stop saying and start doing, They all need our dire help if not more people will die, more children without par..."

Response to:

Clean water flowing in Indonesia

Todd Addis
Nov 26, 2011

"Took my time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be very helpful to me and I am sure to all the people commenting here! It's al..."

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