introduction

INTRODUCTION

What do we use water for?

INTRODUCTION

WATER IS LIFE VIDEO

“UK may need standpipes if drought continues, environment secretary warns”

(The Guardian, May 2012)

“Water, water…nowhere” (The Independent, February 2012)

“Drought fear for 35 million in Britain” (The Sun, March 2012)

“Britain faces worst drought since 1976” (Telegraph, April 2012)

LIFE WITHOUT WATER

LIFE WITHOUT WATER

WORLD REALITY

There are 783 million people in the world who

don’t have access to clean

water.

2.5 billion people are without adequate sanitation

WORLD REALITY

WORLD REALITY

WORLD REALITY

Around 700,000 children die every year from diarrhoea

caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation – that’s almost

2000 children a day.

WORLD REALITY

4 out of 10 don’t have access to a basic toilet

WORLD REALITY

Only 15% of the worlds population have the luxury of

water on tap

WORLD REALITY

Half the hospital beds in developing countries are filled

with people suffering from diseases caused by poor water,

sanitation and hygiene.

WORLD REALITY

The average person in the UK uses 150L of water every day

WORLD REALITY

For every £1 invested in sanitation, at least £8 is

returned in increased productivity and a reduced

burden of healthcare.

WORLD REALITY

WHAT THE SA IS DOING

WHAT THE SA IS DOING

GET INVOLVED

•Fundraise•Use water carefully•Raise awareness•Campaign

FUNDRAISE

£10 can provide someone with clean water for

life.

SAVE WATER

Water is precious – use it carefully

RAISE AWARENESS

Use the WATERSHED

ACTION PACK to get others

motivated to GIVE WATER to

communities who still need it.

CAMPAIGN

Use your voice and campaign on behalf of those who still don’t have access to clean water and

sanitation.

GIVE WATER

GIVE LIFE

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