Water is the essence of life. While most people have probably heard that the human body is composed of up to 78% water, many would be surprised to learn that water-related diseases are the single largest killer of infants in developing countries. Diarrhea alone takes the lives of 1.8 million children every year. In Africa, six times the number of deaths result from lack of clean water than from armed violence.
As someone with a hydrogeology background, access to safe drinking water is an issue that I take to heart. That is why I support Living Water International, a non-profit organization that provides real, tangible support to developing communities by drilling potable water wells, and repairing pumps all across the world.
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