Every Day Is World Water Day
Nothing is as essential to survival as water, and although nearly a billion people lack access to it, you are helping CRS bring clean water to those in need each day. Photo by David Snyder for CRS
Stories
Ethiopian Drought Can't Touch Irrigated Oasis
Some Ethiopian farmers flourished during the recent drought in East Africa because of irrigation systems installed by CRS years before.
East Africa Drought Solution Runs Deep
See how your support of CRS over the past 50 years is paying off during the East Africa drought.
Testing the Waters in Postflood Philippines
Ironically, dirty water is helping Philippines flood survivors determine whether they can drink it or not.
Windmill Brings Life to Kenyan Village
Find out how repairing a broken windmill helped a village regain access to clean water and give children access to education in their community.
Catholic Resources
Learn more about how Catholic organizations are working to provide access to clean water and sanitation to people around the world.
Expert Resources
Use these expert resources to get a more in-depth look at CRS' and other organizations' work with water and sanitation.
Facts About Water
- 3.6 million people die every year from water-related diseases.
- 4,000 children die every day from diseases caused by poor water, sanitation and hygiene.
- 884 million people around the world don't have access to clean water.
- Every $1 invested in water and sanitation returns about $8 in increased productivity and decreased health care costs.
- 84 percent of people without access to clean water live in rural areas.
The Power of the Pump
See how many aspects of people's lives are improved when they have access to a clean water source.
Photo by Lane Hartill/CRS
See the Impact You Make
See the difference you make in communities around the globe by providing access to clean water.
Photo by Lane Hartill/CRS
