UNICEF and Clean Water

UNICEF is a part of the United Nations that works to help children around the world. One of its biggest missions is providing clean water and sanitation. Millions of children do not have access to safe drinking water. UNICEF builds wells, installs water systems, and teaches communities about hygiene.

Water for Children

About 2 billion people around the world do not have safe water at home. Dirty water can make children very sick with diseases like cholera and dysentery. UNICEF drills wells and builds water purification systems in communities that need them. They also provide water during emergencies like floods and earthquakes.

Sanitation and Hygiene

Clean water is just one part of staying healthy. UNICEF also builds toilets and handwashing stations in schools and communities. They teach children about the importance of washing hands with soap. Good hygiene prevents the spread of disease and keeps children healthy so they can go to school and learn.

Fun Facts

• UNICEF provides clean water to people in more than 190 countries.
• A child dies from a water-related disease about every 20 seconds, which is why UNICEF's work is so important.
• UNICEF has helped provide billions of people with access to clean drinking water over the past 70 years.

Did You Know?

UNICEF's name stands for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, and it was created in 1946 to help children after World War II!