THE PROBLEM

Of the 738 million people globally who lack access to clean water, 37 percent are living in sub-Saharan Africa. Poverty in Africa results in over 500 million people suffering from waterborne diseases. According to the U.N. Millennium Project, more than 50 percent of Africans have a water-related illness like cholera.

Every year, sub-Saharan Africa loses $28.4 billion to water and sanitation problems. This amount accounts for approximately five percent of the region’s gross domestic product (GDP)—exceeding the total amount of foreign aid sent to sub-Saharan Africa in 2003.

THE MISSION58 RESPONSE

Much of rural Africa a is arid and dry, especially in Rural Areas. Water services are poorly distributed and are hard-hit with poor access to clean water and adequate sanitation. E.g. According to wateraid.com, nearly 40% of Kenyans lack access to safe water, and two-thirds of the population lack access to adequate sanitation. This leads to 10,000 childhood deaths every year. We help by partnering to provide:

• Rain catchment systems
• Boreholes
• Latrines
• Waterseer for individuals families that desperately need water