World Water Day 2023

Water is life-sustaining, and our need to protect it is critical. World Water Day centers on the Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to safe water and sanitation by 2030…but we’re off track. Overuse and pollution are causing issues that extend far past local areas. Communities we partner with have seen decreased water availability, and climate change only exacerbates this issue. As water sources deplete, families must use precious time and limited resources to collect life-sustaining water. Families already at risk of inequity will feel these impacts first. Community education, collaboration, and governance are needed to protect our water and balance the needs of people and the planet.

HealthEd Connect is partnering with community health workers in several communities on water projects they have advocated for to improve health. Access to potable water is a missing link in many communities, exposing people to preventable health risks. Providing a potable water source closer to the heart of the community, and educating community members about proper maintenance and conservation of the water source, will improve health and sustainability. 

This World Water Day, we invite you to learn about the importance of water resources and how to be good stewards. Access to safe water is not guaranteed and should be protected to the best of our ability!

To find more resources and to learn about World Water Day, visit:https://www.worldwaterday.org/learn