Millennium Development Goals intend to reduce this development differences among Sub-Saharan Africa and other development countries.

To understand the importance of water and respect it by means of EDUCATION Focused on SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Sub-Saharan Africa is suffering WATER STRESS Comparing statistics between Sub-Saharan Africa, India and other developed countries Problems with Water Pollution

"Clean, reliable sources of water for drinking, cooking, and other basic human needs are a necessary and other basic human needs are a necessary condition for the elimination of poverty and the success of sustainable development"

“ Water has no taste, no color, no odor; Not necessary to life, but rather life itself.(..) “ ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPERY

Those African countries which are located in south of the Sahara. Where is Sub-Saharan Africa?

WATER STRESS About 64 % of Africans count on water About 64 % of Africans count on water Croplands are the driest regions of Africa where some 40 % of the irrigated land is unsustainable Croplands are the driest regions of Africa where some 40 % of the irrigated land is unsustainable 25 % of Africa's population suffers from water stress 25 % of Africa's population suffers from water stress Nearly 13 % of the population in Africa experiences drought-related stress once each generation Nearly 13 % of the population in Africa experiences drought-related stress once each generation

Only 58 % of the 684 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa have clean water, compared with an average of 79 % for the entire developing world.

India has made a huge effort. 86% of Indian citizens now have clean water - an increase of 18 % since Sub-Saharan Africans has gained access to clean water only 9% India has made a huge effort. 86% of Indian citizens now have clean water - an increase of 18 % since Sub-Saharan Africans has gained access to clean water only 9%

Life expectancy: In sub-Saharan Africa a person can hope to live only 46 years!! or 32 years less than the average life expectancy in countries of advanced development.

2008 From wikipedia

Spread of diseases: cholera, infection, diarrhea. Problems..

Affects body organs: the heart and kidneys Affects body organs: the heart and kidneys.

…and remember: Safe and sustainable water for all