World water day

World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21stcentury.

The World Water Day is observed to create awareness about conservation and protection of water resources.
Here are some key facts according to Water.org:

WATER
1 in 10 people lack access to safe water

SANITATION
1 in 3 people lack access to a toilet.

WOMEN & CHILDREN
Women and children spend 125 million hours each day collecting water

DISEASE
Every 90 seconds a child dies from a *water-related disease

ECONOMICS
Every $1 invested in water and sanitation provides a $4 economic return

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