Clean and fresh water isn’t a privilege—it’s a necessity. Although water covers a large portion of our planet, most of that water isn’t fit for human consumption. According to the World Wildlife Federation, only three percent of all earth’s water comes from freshwater sources. Most significantly, approximately two-thirds of clean water is inaccessible. The majority…
Why It’s Important to Donate to Non-Profits There are many people in the world who need help and many serious problems that need to be solved. It can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling helpless in the face of all these needs. People often wonder what they can do when they are…
What is Water Scarcity? Water scarcity is when people cannot access enough water to meet their needs for clean and safe water to drink, use for hygiene, and for sanitation. When a community does not have enough water, deadly diseases can spread throughout the population: Hand-washing is crucial for helping to prevent the spread of Covid…
We all know one of the harshest realities in our lives is that water is necessary for survival, but it remains a finite resource. Unfortunately, water is often mishandled, overused, and polluted to the point of creating issues with limited access to clean water in many parts of the world. This causes a phenomenon known…
As you should already know, water is a finite resource, like oil. Although we live on a planet filled with water, only a very small percentage is safe and usable for human consumption. Now imagine the amount of safe water remaining the same, but the number of people who rely on that water increases exponentially…
Water is one of our most basic needs for survival. When people don’t have access to clean and safe water, they have to use whatever water they can find, even if it’s contaminated, for drinking, washing, and growing food. The result is disease and poverty. How Do You Determine Water and Sanitation Safety? The CDC measures…
Water is a precious resource. However, far too many communities either have limited, or no access to water. The reasons for this are varied, but one primary reason is the seclusion of the communities. Because the communities do not have a body of fresh water near them or near a big city, it is often…
What is World Water Day? Why is World Water Day important? Why do we celebrate World Water Day? Founded by the United Nations in 1993, National World Water Day focuses on the global importance of freshwater in today’s world. With ever-decreasing global access to freshwater, World Water Day works to raise awareness of our critical need…
Water is a fundamental aspect of human life. Your body is made of water, we need water to survive, and we use water on a daily basis. Looking at a picture of the Earth, it appears that the world has more than enough water; after all, most of the Earth is covered in it. However,…