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INTRODUCTION. What do we use water for?. INTRODUCTION. WATER IS LIFE VIDEO. LIFE WITHOUT WATER. “UK may need standpipes if drought continues, environment secretary warns” (The Guardian, May 2012) “Water, water…nowhere” (The Independent, February 2012)
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INTRODUCTION • What do we use water for?
LIFE WITHOUT WATER • “UK may need standpipes if drought continues, environment secretary warns” • (The Guardian, May 2012) • “Water, water…nowhere” • (The Independent, February 2012) • “Drought fear for 35 million in Britain” • (The Sun, March 2012) • “Britain faces worst drought since 1976” • (Telegraph, April 2012)
WORLD REALITY There are 783 million people in the world who don’t have access to clean water.
2.5 billion people are without adequate sanitation • WORLD REALITY
WORLD REALITY • Around 700,000 children die every year from diarrhoea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation – that’s almost 2000 children a day.
WORLD REALITY • 4 out of 10 don’t have access to a basic toilet
WORLD REALITY • Only 15% of the worlds population have the luxury of water on tap
WORLD REALITY • Half the hospital beds in developing countries are filled with people suffering from diseases caused by poor water, sanitation and hygiene.
WORLD REALITY • The average person in the UK uses 150L of water every day
WORLD REALITY • For every £1 invested in sanitation, at least £8 is returned in increased productivity and a reduced burden of healthcare.
GET INVOLVED • Fundraise • Use water carefully • Raise awareness • Campaign
FUNDRAISE • £10 can provide someone with clean water for life.
SAVE WATER • Water is precious – use it carefully
RAISE AWARENESS • Use the WATERSHED ACTION PACK to get others motivated to GIVE WATER to communities who still need it.
CAMPAIGN • Use your voice and campaign on behalf of those who still don’t have access to clean water and sanitation.
CONTACT US • www.salvationarmy.org.uk/id • id@salvationarmy.org.uk • +44 (0)20 7367 4777 • facebook.com/SAIDUK • @SAIDUK • youtube.com/salvationarmyid