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Learn More About Water

Visit KnowH2O-- a new education website for students, teachers, groups, or anyone who wants to learn more about global water issues. Download our free lesson plans, take the KnowH2O water quiz, and even create your own "Sponsor a PlayPump" page. Visit KnowH2O today.

 

Today, more than 1.1 billion people around the world have no access to clean drinking water. Unless action is taken, the number of people who lack access could increase to 2.3 billion by 2025. As many as 135 million people will die from water-related diseases by 2020 unless changes are made.

The Millennium Development Goals
The United Nations has set this goal—to be reached by 2015—of reducing by half the percentage of people without access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.

Educational Resources
Teachers, educators, and parents can help students and children learn more about water-related issues with these links to lesson plans, handouts, and other activities.

Do More
The U.N. General Assembly has declared the next 10 years the International Decade for Action on "Water for Life" to focus attention on this vital issue. Find out how you can learn more about water issues.

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