Water is one of the most basic requirements of life, yet one in six people do not have access to clean drinking water. Women and children often spend hours a day fetching water, leaving little time for school or work. PWS&D works with partners to improve access to clean water by drilling deep wells and using large tanks to collect rainwater from the roofs of schools and houses. Workshops educate communities on hygiene, water-borne diseases and proper care and maintenance of wells.
- $35 installs a latrine to improve sanitation
- $3,700 constructs a rainwater tank for school children
- $4,500 rehabilitates a shallow well or borehole
- $7,000 builds a village well
A gift in any amount supports these programs.
