How Businesses Can Help Bring Clean Water to Those Who Need It
Most people take clean drinking water for granted. However, many people around the world aren't as fortunate. Here's how businesses can help them access clean water every day.
The Risk of Living Without Clean Water
The World Health Organisation estimates that around 435 million people around the globe don't have access to safe drinking water. When they have to drink from unsafe water sources, they expose themselves to several dangers. For example, they could become exposed to illnesses such as polio, typhoid and cholera.
Clean water is vital in medical centres, too. If the centre is in an area without access to clean water, patients and staff will be susceptible to infections. Without clean water, these infections are life threatening.
It's obvious that not having clean water is a frightening thought, yet millions of people go without it every day.
How You Can Help
One of the best ways to help out and give to those without access to clean water is to use AquAid in your business. This company provides drinking water to businesses all over the UK, ranging from Liverpool F.C. to the NHS.
How does this help those without clean water? AquAid actually gives a portion of its profits to charity every time a product is bought from them. It chooses charities that aim to provide clean water to those around the world who don't have access to it. The company has worked with Christian Aid in the past and founded The Africa Trust to help bring water to some of the poorest parts of Africa.
The Impact of AquAid
Right now, around two million people have been given access to clean water thanks to AquAid's efforts. It has helped so many businesses give back to others by using its products.
Some businesses, such as the Mid Group, have been able to take it one step further. Lead by Sahel Majali, the Mid Group was able to fund the installation of a user friendly Elephant Pump for a village, giving them clean water for the first time.
AquAid allows businesses to give something back to communities across the globe. With their help, it’s able to give communities clean water when they need it the most
