Clean Water Keeps Kids in School
The link between clean water and education is not always obvious, however clean water close to home means that children can go to school instead of having to walk long distances to collect water.
The crisis for children
Getting an education
Having to walk long distances to collect water, and then stand in line for their turn, leaves children with little or no time to go to school. Many miss out on their education entirely. The task of water sourcing falls disproportinately onto women and girls.
Around 60% of the children currently not enrolled in school around the world are girls. They often drop out when they get their period due to the lack of decent toilets.
One in ten children don't have clean water close to home.
One in ten children don't have clean water close to home.
Children, especially girls, spend hours walking to collect water. This means less time to play and learn.
One in three children don't have a decent toilet.
One in three children don't have a decent toilet.
Instead they have no choice but to go in the open - that's not a decision any child should have to make.
Three in ten schools don't have clean water.
Three in ten schools don't have clean water.
Millions of children have to drink dirty water, which can lead to deadly diseases.