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The Problem(s)

Map of the World at Night

25% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION

An estimated 2 billion, or 1 out of 4 people, have severly limited access to electricity.

Around 740 million have no access to electricity at all.

​(Source: International Energy Agency)

As surprising as the statement above is, there is more...

Cooking on an Open Fire

MORE THAN 2 BILLION

People cook using polluting open fires or simple stoves

(Source: International Energy Agency)

Cooking on an Open Fire

4 MILLION PEOPLE PER YEAR

Die prematurely from illnesses to
household air pollution

(Source: United Nations Environment Programme)

Reading at Night

DESPITE ONGOING EFFORTS, IN 20 YEARS

There could still be hundreds of millions of people without electricity

(Source: International Energy Agency)

As surprising as the statements above are, there is even more...

World Map Showing Drought Areas

25% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION

2.2 billion, or 1 out of 4 people, lack access to safely managed drinking water.

An estimated 840 million people have no access to a basic water source.

(Source: World Health Organization and United Nations)

Women Walking With Water Jugs

200 MILLION HOURS A DAY

Are spent by women and children searching
for unhealthy water

(Source: United Nations Environment Programme)

Women and Children Gathering Water

1.8 MILLION CHILDREN
UNDER THE AGE OF 5

Die annually from water borne illnesses

(Source: World Health Organization)

Water Scarcity Picture

DESPITE ONGOING EFFORTS, WATER SCARCITY

Over the next decade will be the largest global risk in terms of potential impact

(Source: World Economic Forum)

The statistics above are just a few examples that speak of the harsh realities that plague daily life for those that live in areas of great need. While aid gives temporary relief in many areas, the reality is that far too many villages have not been reached.

Help reach more villages and save lives 

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