Learn the Facts
Nearly one billion people – that’s 1 in every 8 of us – lack access to safe water.
Every day, the global water and sanitation crisis claims the lives of as many children under five to equal that of 16 jumbo jets crashing.
Over 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation – with nearly half that number (1.2 billion) – living without sanitation facilities at all.
In our efforts to support people impacted by the global water and sanitation crisis, the Ryan’s Well Foundation engages local partners in each country to implement sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
Access to clean water helps sustain and mobilize communities. Sanitation facilities provide dignity and improve hygiene. Hygiene education facilitates prevention and reduces the risk of life-threatening disease.