The Water Crisis

Maji Ni Maisha – Water is Life

Water is essential to living a healthy life.

Intro Video

The intro video captures the essence of the key elements of the water crisis.

On average, each person in the US uses 80–100 gallons of water a day. Can you imagine not having access to water?

Water, and in particular access to safe, clean water, is an ongoing crisis for millions of people on the continent of Africa.

Contaminated Water

Contaminated Water Causes Diseases

Five children under 5 years of age are dying every minute in African regions. Contaminated water and poor sanitation are leading causes of preventable deaths.

No Access to Safe Drinking Water

No Access to Safe Drinking Water

20% of the world’s population — about 785 million people — have NO ACCESS to safe drinking water. Many Africans face this challenge daily.

Women and Girls Collecting Water

Social Effects on Women and Girls

72% of the water collected in Sub-Saharan Africa is collected by women and girls. This often causes girls to miss or drop out of school due to time spent fetching water.

Poverty Trap

Poverty Trap

Without clean, sustainable water, children drop out of school, productivity drops, and health challenges persist—trapping families in poverty.

It All Starts with Clean and Accessible Water

We believe every human being should have access to clean water as a basic right. Help us empower those in need.

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