SEATTLE, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- World Vision is
ahead of its goal of reaching 20 million people with clean water by
2020. The organization announced that in the past three years since
launching this audacious goal, they have reached 12.7 million
people with clean water.
"We believe that if everyone does their part the global water
crisis can be solved in our lifetime and the fact that we are ahead
of our aggressive goal to reach 20 million people by 2020 proves
that it can be done," said Greg
Allgood, Vice-President of Water for World Vision U.S. "In
2018 alone, World Vision reached four million people in the
developing world with clean water, which is roughly the population
of Los Angeles."
This year, World Vision reached half a million children with
clean water in schools – the equivalent of three schools getting
access to clean water every day. This releases a huge burden off
children to fetch water every day, which means they can attend
school daily without interruption.
Nearly 1,000 children die each day from diseases caused by
contaminated water, but much progress is being made. World Vision
currently reaches one new person with clean water every 10 seconds.
The organization's ultimate goal is to reach everyone everywhere it
works with clean water by 2030, which is around 50 million
people.
"Ending the global water crisis is a crucial step towards ending
global poverty. There is much work to be done, but we celebrate the
progress that has been made as we continue to press towards our
goal," said Allgood. "This progress could not be possible without
new innovations and committed partners like P&G, Golf Fore
Africa, Sesame Street, Clean Water Here, Grundfos, and Kohler Co.
who have been inspired to raise awareness and act in a bold way to
end the global water crisis."
On World Water Day, World Vision is trying to raise $1 million towards the goal to end the global
water crisis. Volunteers around the country including Seattle, Chicago, Los
Angeles, Dallas,
Detroit, Indianapolis and Kansas City, Missouri will participate in a
"Jerry Can Challenge" in various locations to raise awareness and
funds to end the global water crisis. Anyone can join the effort by
registering for the Global 6K for
Water. On Saturday, May 4, 2019,
people from around the globe will walk or run 6 kilometers for an
extraordinary cause, uniting in the world's biggest 6K for water. Every $50 registration fee will provide life-changing
clean water to one person. Register or learn more today by
visiting worldvision6k.org.
About World Vision:
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to
working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to
reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and
injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of
religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. For more information, please
visit https://www.worldvision.org/about-us/media-center or
follow us on Twitter @WorldVisionUSA.
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