If one has the right to life, logically, he should also have the right to live a healthy life. Sanitation is one of the most important aspects of healthy and dignified living. The topic of toilets is considered undignified, and sanitation is an unglamorous issue that until recently did not have the champion and attention in the mainstream as it does now. The unsanitary-issues contaminating ecosystems and their consequences severely contributing to disease pandemics are important conversations for our communities that have severe consequences of debt-cycle amongst the rural communities. Further, open defecation practices compromise human dignity, safety, and health. Half of all undernutrition is estimated to be caused by a lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Dumping our dirt in our water bodies has endangered human health and the ecosystem. However, water is a basic resource required to sustain life.  

Normally, the human body comprises 70% water, and a person can die if he (or she) lacks water to drink due to dehydration within a very short time. On the other hand, consumption of unsafe water can also contribute to complications in the human body, resulting in death. Therefore, clean drinking water is an essential product in the human body. 

For a long time, access to clean water and sanitation has been an enormous challenge around the globe. According to statistics, many people across the globe have limited access to clean drinking water and clean water for other domestic uses. In addition, many people have limited access to good sanitation across the globe. Access to clean water and good sanitation has been a major problem, especially in developing countries. To address these issues, several international bodies have endeavored to provide philanthropic assistance, especially in less developed countries, to help in providing clean drinking water and sanitation for all. One of the international bodies that have been doing their part in addressing clean water and good sanitation is Clean Water International. They emphasize enabling communities to gain access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services and developing good WASH behavior for the sustainability of infrastructure. Their WASH Programs include the following:

• Households – Point of use water filtration solutions such as ceramic, biosand, and membrane filters; 
• Schools – Water filtration and handwashing stations for schools. Rural schools love our Village Biosand Filter;
• Handwashing – Design/construct hand washing stations for communities and schools. Covid-19 Response favorite;
• Water Access – Well and rainwater tank construction. Well & spring rehabilitation. Ram Pump installation;
• Stewardship – Responsible planning and management of resources building trusted relationships with communities, partners, and donors;
• Wash Education – Wash in schools UNICEF three-star guide, menstrual hygiene, community water, sanitation, hygiene education;
• Eco-Friendly Toilets – Building toilets that use a biological process called composting; and
• Disaster Relief – Deploying emergency water filtration, handwashing stations, and misc needs distribution.

Clean Water International agrees that proper access to drinking water and sanitation has attracted more attention because it has become a major threat to the lives of many people globally. Poor access to clean water and sanitation contributed to many deaths, mainly because of illnesses that are caused by contaminated water. Thus, it is common knowledge that tackling water issues requires joint efforts on a global scale. Many philanthropists have chosen to support safe water by donating in support of Clean Water International Projects. Donate clean water and become a Foundation Partner by giving monthly. By doing this, you can make a difference right now.

Clean Water: “An under-appreciated liquid to Survive” Water is pure and a transparent liquid that is vital for all humans, plants, and animals on the planet. The lack of clean water has been around for many years and continues to be one of the main reasons for death in the world. Water helps with hydration, and without that, the population could very quickly perish. The issue is even severe enough to where it has caused death. As humans, water is necessary for life, and without access to adequately cleaned water, diseases and illness come into the situation. There is an urgent need to safeguard and protect water resources to ensure the wellbeing of people and the environment across the globe. What about you? Are you doing anything beyond the obvious?