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Globally, 23% of schools lack access to basic drinking water

When a school lacks safe water, every part of a child's day is affected.

Unsafe water spreads illnesses that can keep students home from school for days at a time. And in many communities, children – especially girls – miss class because they're responsible for collecting water for their families.

That's why access to safe water at school and at home is about so much more than water. It means improved health, increased attendance, and more time spent learning instead of walking to collect water.

Thanks to supporters like you, more children can spend less time collecting water and more time in the classroom – healthy, focused, and ready to learn.