Organizations working towards clean water in poverty-stricken areas.

The right to clean water was declared a human right by the United Nations on July 28, 2010 ("The Human"). There are many organizations that are fighting the battle against unsafe water supplies.

("Our...")

WaterAid “between 2009 and 2015 our ambition is that a further 25 million people will have access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation as a direct result of our work”. WaterAid works with local organizations in areas that lack access to clean water to improve access and inform locals of how to maintain a clean water system ("Our..."). 

 

("How...")

The Water Project helps build drilled wells, sand dams, rainwater catchment techniques, and other methods to help improve the quality of waters in poverty-stricken areas. They have a five step program to accomplish their goals;

 1) Community Engagement:

 Learn why the communities we serve are involved at every step of the process. Find out why it's critical to success.

 2) Community Education:

Clean, safe water can be a new concept in a village. Understanding concepts like hand-washing and proper use of latrines is key to maximizing the benefits of a new well.

    3) Installing the Project:

From filing for permits to installing a well pump or other hardware, a lot goes into the construction phase of a water project like a well. Learn how our partner drills a well.

   4) Education Follow-up and Handing Over:

The exciting moment when water flows and a community celebrates their new    water source is just the beginning.

   5) Monitoring and Evaluation:

Did it work? Is it still working? Was anyone really helped? If we don't ask,    we'll never know. Discover why follow-up is so essential. ("How...")

(Charity)

Charity: Water is another organization that is helping to bring clean water to developing countries. They pride themselves on the fact that 100 per cent of donations go towards funding their projects that supply clean water to poverty-stricken areas. Since 2006, they have worked in 22 countries and funded 13,072 projects (Charity).

The lack of water is a huge factor of poverty. These organizations have worked, and are still working towards, giving people in poverty-stricken areas their basic right to clean water and sanitation.

Charity Water. Charity Water, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014.

“How the Water Project Works.” The Water Project. The Water
      Project, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2014.

“Our Approach.” WaterAid. WaterAid American Inc., n.d. Web.
      14 Oct. 2014.

“The Human Right to Water and Sanitization.” UN. United Nations 

      Department of Economic and Social Affairs, n.d. Web. 29 Oct.
      2014.