Globally, 2 billion people lack access to clean, safe water. 3.6 billion don’t have safely managed sanitation. Throughout the world, billions of men, women, and children have no choice but to use contaminated water, exposing them to dangerous water-related illnesses. That’s why the World Economic Forum lists the global water crisis among the top five global risks. Access to safe water is life-changing for these men, women, and children. It builds health and hope, creating educational and economic opportunities that can help break the cycle of poverty. The global water crisis is enormous and urgent, but there is hope. Water Mission is saving lives through safe water solutions and the Living Water message of Jesus Christ. At Water Mission, we aim to honor God by developing, implementing, and sharing best-in-class safe water solutions that transform as many lives as possible, as quickly One person dies every 37 seconds from a water related illness. Children miss 443 million school days each year because of the global water crisis. Women around the world collectively spend 200 million hours every day walking for water. 50% of the hospital beds in the developing world are filled with people suffering from water-related illnesses. as possible. Learn more about the global water crisis at watermission.org/global-water-crisis. hop