Water is the foundation of all sustainable development. It impacts every aspect of life: hygiene and sanitation, mental and social well-being, justice issues for women and children, education, the economy, and the environment. Yet 771 million people lack basic access to water, trapped in a cycle of poverty when their most essential human need is inaccessible. At the Dawes Team we make a donation for every home we sell Your referrals ready do save lives. Learn more at www.YourBroward.com Text Liz 954-807-1489
Water is the most essential resource on earth. As the world experiences the impact of our changing climate, water scarcity is becoming more prevalent in nearly every region of the globe. One-quarter of the global population lives in countries that face water shortages due to weak governance and human capacities and a lack of infrastructure to transport water from rivers and aquifers. Implementing innovative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly WASH (water access, sanitation, and hygiene) services are crucial to navigating the future of the global water crisis.
$260 billion is lost each year due to inadequate water supply and sanitation
For every $1 invested in water and sanitation, there is $4.30 in economic returns, as safe water and sanitation are precursors to health care, education, and jobs. Families often spend their time and energy collecting water rather than investing in economic opportunities such as their livelihoods or furthering their education. Water-borne illnesses are equally detrimental to a person’s well-being when they are too sick to pursue the goals for their future. This stolen time has profound impacts on a community’s overall economic development and prevents entire regions from breaking their cycle of poverty.
More than 820,000 people are estimated to die each year due to water-related illnesses
Safe water access, sanitation, and hygiene are critical for physical and mental health. Drinking contaminated water can lead to diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio. Without safe hygiene behaviors and sanitation infrastructure, such as latrines, people are more susceptible to the spread of infectious diseases. Fear and anxiety that come from illnesses related to contaminated water or inadequate sanitation and hygiene facilities can severely impact people’s spiritual, social, and emotional well-being
Living Water International
It all began in 1990, when a group from Houston, Texas, traveled to Kenya and saw the desperate need for clean drinking water. They returned to Houston and founded a 501(c)3 non-profit, Living Water International. The fledgling organization equipped and trained a team of Kenyan drillers, and Living water International Kenya began operations the next year under the direction of a national board. That pattern continues today; we train, consult, and equip local people to implement solutions in their own communities in the countries where we work.
At the Dawes Team, we’re on a mission to raise $20,000.00 for Living Water International by making a donation for every home we sell so that water wells can be built in communities in need. It’s easy to refer your friends & family who are considering making a move. visit www.ourworthycause.com , text or call 954.807.1489 Your referrals ready do save lives
