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Lack of access to safe, clean water in Africa has caused numerous difficulties for African natives, forcing many into poverty. Moreover, with numerous causes to account for the present crisis, including an increase in pollution, the destruction of river catchments, and accidental water pollution, it
The Last Well’s Interview With Abdul Hafiz Koroma
Abdul Hafiz Koroma is a water and sanitation expert with over 11 years’ in the development sector with experience in evaluation research, policy analysis, grant writing, planning, implementing, and measuring the impact of projects. He has advanced skills in program management, monitoring and
How You Can Help End the Lack of Clean Water in Africa
The ongoing water crisis in Africa leaves 40 percent of the population without access to safe drinking water. Sub-Saharan Africa is most impacted due to a lack of access to clean water sources. What does this mean for the millions of men, women, and children who live in these water-scarce areas? It
Ways to Get Clean Water in Africa
Water scarcity affects 1 in 3 people in the African Region, according to the World Health Organization. Moreover, as one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, South Africa experiences 115 deaths every hour from diseases linked to poor hygiene, improper sanitation, and contaminated
The Positive Impact of Clean Water Projects in Africa
More than 300 million Africans lack access to clean, safe drinking water. Poverty stemming from climate change, ethnic conflicts, political instability, and other man-made causes has resulted in an epidemic that affects countless men, women, and children who are forced to live without proper