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How Many People Lack Access to Clean Water?

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There is a difference of opinion when it comes to how many people lack access to clean water. According to the World Health Organization, 785 million people worldwide lack access to a basic drinking-water source. Because of this startling statistic, every year 297,000 children die from water-related issues. These deaths are preventable with safe water and sanitation. Lack of hygiene and sanitation is also creating issues in the goal of clean water. Open defecation causes water to be contaminated. Around the world, at least 2 billion people have a water source that has been contaminated with feces. It is also important to note how long people walk to get to water. The World Health Organization estimates that 90% of the world’s population utilized at least a basic service. This means that an improved drinking water source is available within a round trip of 30 minutes. Oftentimes, women and girls are responsible for walking to retrieve water. When they are required to walk miles for w...
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What Are Some Water Stressed Countries? Where Does GFA World Serve?

The WHO and UNICEF list ten water stressed countries, those with the worst drinking water. 1 They include: Mexico - Bottled water is the primary source of drinking water in Mexico. Congo - The rural areas of Congo suffer the most from water stress. Only 21% of people have access to water in their local community. Pakistan - There is a large gap in resources and hygiene between the rich and poor. Bhutan - Only 1/3 of managed drinking water is clean. Ghana - Sanitation services are very limited in Ghana. Nepal - Open defecation is a major issue in Nepal, creating contaminated water sources. Cambodia - Delivered water is essential to many communities. Nigeria - Fifteen percent of the people still drink from unimproved water sources. Ethiopia -  There are wide differences between rural and urban water resources. Uganda - Almost 40% of people travel more than 30 minutes for water. Click here , to read more about this article. Click here , to read more blogs in Gospel for Asia.Org
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What Is Water Stress?

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When considering, “what is water stress,” there are many definitions proposed by organizations and researchers. The CEO Water Mandate defines water stress as the “ability, or lack thereof, to meet human and ecological demand for fresh water.” 1 The European Environment Agency says: “Water stress occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available amount during a certain period or when poor quality restricts its use.” 2 Water stress can occur anywhere in the world—both in developing countries and developed countries, rural areas and urban areas. Wherever there are people without access to clean water, there is water stress. GFA World is committed to micro-solutions to curing water stress. In needy communities in Asia and soon, Africa, GFA is digging wells and providing BioSand water filters for communities. The water wells are dug deep enough to provide clean water year-round, even in seasons of drought, and are maintained by local pastors and churches in the community. Each well ha...
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Water Stress

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Water stress is to the “ability, or lack thereof, to meet human and ecological demand for fresh water.” 1 It’s been almost 30 years since the United Nations started observing World Water Day with the goal of providing worldwide access to clean water. Even though we’ve seen significant improvement, water stressed countries remain a problem in many areas around the world. Developed countries are not exempt from clean water struggles either. In fact, more than 2 million Americans lack access to indoor plumbing and running water. Another 30 million live in communities that do not have access to safe drinking water. 2 How many people lack access to clean water? Several developed cities are among the BBC list of those that are likely to run out of drinking water—Cape Town, Sao Paulo, Bangalore, Beijing, Cairo, Jakarta, Moscow, Istanbul, Mexico City, London, Tokyo, and Miami. “Cape Town is in the unenviable situation of being the first major city in the modern era to face the threat of runn...
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What are Some Water Scarcity FAQs?

Questions are an important way to learn about a subject. Here are some water scarcity FAQs and their answers. What does water scarcity mean? Water scarcity is when there is less freshwater than necessary to meet the needs of the people. It is a global issue, impacting much of the world. However, it often impacts impoverished people the hardest. What are the main causes of it? While there is a myriad of reasons for water scarcity, we think the three reasons contribute to much of the issue. First, population growth contributes significantly to the problem. As populations grow, more water is needed. More water is needed to grow food for more people. More water is needed for the larger population to drink, cook and live. In addition, water infrastructure needs to be able to transport more water to the growing population. Second, polluted water contributes to the cause. This pollution comes from pesticides and fertilizers, waste from industry, oil pollution, human waste, trash dumping and o...
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What are Some Water Scarcity Solutions?

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Studying water scarcity solutions is essential to understanding the issue and discovering the best way to help. Through research at GFA World, we have determined that BioSand water filters and fresh-water wells are the best solutions to water scarcity. These two options help individual families and entire communities access clean, healthy water. BioSand water filters use sand and concrete to filter water. They remove pathogens, impurities and suspended solids and make water safe for drinking and cooking. The filters also remove bacteria and viruses. The process for installing and maintaining the filter is easy, and the filters use no electricity. You can gift a family in need with a BioSand water filter for $30. One filter can change the lives of an entire family! GFA World also digs Jesus Wells for communities that need access to clean water. The wells are dug 200 meters deep, which ensures that water is accessible year round. The wells are durable and last approximately 20 years! L...
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What Is a Water Scarcity Definition?

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A water scarcity definition is a shortage of freshwater to adequately fulfill the needs of the people. Water scarcity is also called water stress or water crisis. It is possible that half of the world’s population will be living without adequate water supply by 2025. In fact, this essential issue already impacts every continent. Water stress can be seasonal for many around the world. For example, water becomes difficult to find during droughts or certain seasons. For others, water scarcity is a continual struggle. Clean water is simply unavailable to them, and they resort to drinking contaminated water. Water scarcity can be the result of natural causes or human causes. In fact, as a growing population uses more water, we are seeing a depletion of freshwater resources and adequate infrastructure. This is not sustainable. As the population grows, we need to advance our efforts and try to catch up. People need clean water to survive. When people resort to drinking unsafe or contaminated ...
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