Why Water?

Women and girls in rural Zambian villages walk 6-8 hours each day to collect water for their families. They gather water from unclean sources (rivers and mudholes) and carry each full bucket home, only to return for another 40+ pound load.

Water sourced from rivers and mudholes is not safe to drink, but it is the only option.

Common diarrhea is fatal for many children in developing countries. Diarrhea dehydrates the child and the only way to rehydrate is to use the water that caused the diarrhea in the first place.

Safe, Accessible Water + Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

  • Cuts child mortality in half
  • Allows mothers time to care for their children and their homes
  • Allows women time to pursue education and income-generating opportunities
  • Allows girls time to attend school and children to flourish
  • Significantly improves general health in a community
  • Enables food security by sustaining gardens and animals
  • Encourages agricultural and livestock development, generating income

>>> This video clip is from WaterAfrica's August 2010 trip to visit villages in Zambia in order to assess the water & sanitation needs. See this report on what a difference clean water makes in the lives of Zambian Villagers.
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WaterAfrica is a Portland-area 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation working with World Vision to increase awareness of the need for safe water and sanitation in developing countries and to raise money to provide safe water for villagers in rural Zambia.
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