4.8 million people don't have clean water close to home.
4.8 million people don't have clean water close to home.
That's just over a third of the population.
3.6 million people don't have a decent toilet of their own.
3.6 million people don't have a decent toilet of their own.
That's more than a quarter of the population.
Almost 600 children under the age of five die every year from diarrhoea
Almost 600 children under the age of five die every year from diarrhoea
caused by dirty water, poor toilets and no hygiene facilities.
Delivering life with clean water
When Ruth last visited Nzangwa Health Centre, she had to bring a jerrycan of her own water with her. Thanks to your donations, which were doubled by UK Aid, the centre now has its own supply – meaning her new baby, Emeline, was born in a safer, healthier environment.