You may already know that clean water is scarce in many parts of the world. But did you know that every eight seconds a child dies from problems caused by drinking water that is contaminated and unsafe?
WIN’s purpose is to give an outline of the technologies and methods used in finding, developing, and delivering clean water to those in need around the world. The inspiration for this organization comes from our experiences in Africa.
As I meet people and visit communities, I have come to realize that access to safe drinking water is an issue in many places. Even in places where it rains every day, the water that people drink can be unsafe and contaminated. This baffled me, and I set out to find answers. I discovered that the clean water shortage is worldwide, and that there are numerous economical, environmental, and cultural reasons for the lack of safe drinking water.
You will find with WIN answers to your specific problems, guidance to useful links and organizations, and opportunities to give, to train, and to go where you can be used to solve the problem of a lack of access to clean water.
I know to change the world by providing clean water is not for the lone ranger, or the novice. It involves extensive knowledge of cultures and technology, relationship-building, community transformation, and long-term commitments. Change is never easy, and creating lasting change is even harder.
