One in 10 people lack access to clean water. Water is essential for drinking, sanitation and hygiene, and food production. Some areas in the world rely entirely on water for their livelihoods. Women and young girls are disproportionately affected by the water crisis as they often carry the burden of collecting water for their families. To add, roughly 1 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene related diseases. Children are the most susceptible, affecting their ability to go to school.
Safe water can mean the difference between life and death. At IRUSA, our vision is a world free of poverty, and access to clean water is a stepping-stone in achieving it.
IRUSA’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs aim to rebuild community infrastructure through interventions like solar-powered water resources and raising awareness on best practices regarding sanitation and hygiene. Around the world, we’re helping vulnerable communities build better lives for themselves and for generations to come.
A few of our interventions include: