Water and the Global Water Crisis

Water is essential to life and a basic human right. However, like the air we breathe, water is something that we often take for granted. Worldwide, more than one billion people do not have access to clean drinking water and more than two billion people lack adequate sanitation. 6,000 people die everyday, or one person, often a child, every 15 seconds, due to preventable water-related diseases.

It doesn't have to be this way. Learn about H20 and learn about how we can make a big dent in this global crisis.

Get the Facts

Learn the facts about global water issues.

Watch Videos

Check out our YouTube videos to learn more about water and the PlayPumps water system.

World Water Maps

View Worldmapper maps for a fascinating look at global water resources.

Take the KnowH2O Quiz

Do you know H20? Take the KnowH20 water quiz.

Become a Water Hero

Read about Water Heroes who are tackling who are tackling the water crisis by helping PlayPumps International donate PlayPump water systems to African communities.


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  • Learn how you can make a difference
  • Learn how you can make a difference
  • Learn how you can make a difference
  • Learn how you can make a difference
  • Learn how you can make a difference