Every 90 seconds a child dies due to a water-related disease.

Half of the developing world’s hospital beds are filled by people suffering from water-related diseases. Over 3.6% of the global disease burden can be prevented simply by improving water supply, sanitation, and hygiene

1 in 4 girls do not complete primary school often due to a lack of water access and sanitation facilities.

443 million school days are missed each year due to water-related diseases. Access to improved water sources means healthier, more focused kids and greater success in school. With a water source close to their home, children – especially young girls — are free to attend school and build a brighter future.

Women are 2x as likely to fetch water as men which robs them of the chance to earn an income and increases the likelihood of sexual assault.

Research in sub-Saharan Africa suggests that women and girls in low-income countries spend 40 billion hours a year collecting water—the equivalent of a year’s worth of labour by the entire French workforce.

Water poverty drags down an economy. But every $1 invested in clean water can yield $4-$12 in economic returns.

For every 10% increase in women's literacy, a country's whole economy can grow by up to 0.3%.