Water issues pose one of the greatest threats
to children's health and welfare.

Learn more about this critical issue On November 20th -- Universal Children's Day -- Global Water Challenge issued a report identifying water-related issues as one of the greatest threats to children's health and well-being. Below is a summary of the report. You can download the full report here. THE ISSUE: • Half the schools in the world that open their doors every day have no clean water or latrines. THE IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTH: • When there is no water in the school, children cannot wash their hands and disease travels rapidly through crowded classrooms. • One-third of children worldwide get intestinal parasites form dirty water and unclean hands. THE IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING: • Clean water and sanitation are as essential to learning as good book and solid teachers. Without these necessities, children have trouble paying attention in school, and many fall ill and have to miss class. • In the long term, educational achievement is one of the most important determinants of health, life expectancy, economic productivity, and the wellbeing of future generations. THE SOLUTIONS: • If the schools lacks access to water, rainwater harvesting and shallow wells can be good, low-cost options. • If the school has access to dirty water, then water filters and chlorine tablets are often best. • Basic hygiene education (particularly about handwashing) and soap helps reduce the spread of disease. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Spread the word to your friends using our tools to the right. • Make a donation to help us provide more school children with clean water.

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