World Water Day, marked each year on March 22, is an opportunity to think about the vital importance of water and those who lack it – and to take action. Without a reliable source of water, basic sanitation and hygiene are virtually impossible, putting people at greater risk of poor health and diseases like diarrhea, and cholera. For communities already battling hunger, the effects can be devastating.
Lack of access to water also puts women and girls at greater risk: Most of the time, when water is not available at home, women and girls are responsible for collecting it. Often, this means they make long and sometimes dangerous trips to the nearest water point.
This World Water Day, make a tax-deductible gift today to provide lifesaving support to those who need it the most.