“We might complain about the amount of time we spend travelling to work, but our daily commutes can’t compare with the hours women in the developing world spend walking to fetch water – a basic necessity we take for granted,” said Girish Menon, director for International Programmes at WaterAid.
For 884m people around the world currently living without one, a safe water supply close to home is a lifesaver and a time-saver, enabling them to take a crucial step out of poverty.
“Water is essential for improving health, education, gender equality and economic growth,” added Girish. “We need to make politicians act on their promises. Governments must commit to taking action to provide the world’s poorest with access to clean water and safe sanitation. The world can’t wait any longer.”
Source: WaterAid
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