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

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

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

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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