The Facts:

  • More than one in six people worldwide don't have access to the recommended amount of fresh water. (WHO, UN, ICEF, JMP)
  • 88% of diarrhea deaths are due to unsafe drinking water, combined with lack of sanitation facilities and water for hygiene. Globally, diarrhea is the leading cause of death and illness.(JMP)
  • Unclean water and poor sanitation are responsible for most painful and life threatening ailments. These include: cholera, trachoma, guinea worm, dengue fever, malnutrition, ringworm, river blindness, hepatitis, diarrhea, and many more. (WHO)

The global need for water is a major issue of our times. See what WHI is doing, and join us!

  • Did you know that it takes 29,000 gallons of water to produce one automobile?
  • Did you know that it requires three gallons of water to produce one can of soda?
  • Did you know that it takes an entire tanker truck of water to make a pair of jeans?
  • Did you know that the average American uses 400 litres of water every day for cooking, washing, and cleaning?
  • Did you know that the average African uses only 10 lites of water per day for cooking, washing, and cleaning?

Do you know that there is something you can do to help?