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Water Insecurity Causes
Water insecurity is the lack of access to safe and adequate water for a healthy and productive life. It’s a global issue that’s caused by a number of factors.
Poor Sanitation and Hygiene
Nearly 3.5 billion people globally, lack safely managed sanitation services, leading to preventable diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid. These conditions impact children the most, causing over 297,000 child deaths annually.
Economic Hardship & Poverty
Water scarcity threatens to reduce GDP by up to 6% in some regions by 2050. Agriculture and small-scale industries are hardest hit, entrenching cycles of poverty.
Education Disruptions
Millions of children - especially girls - miss school due to the burden of water collection or inadequate hygiene facilities. Girls are 2.5 times more likely to drop out of school in water-scarce areas.
Vulnerability During Crisis
In conflict zones and disaster-struck regions, damaged infrastructure leaves communities without reliable water access. This increases vulnerability to disease and delays recovery.
Water Access Solutions
Community Access
Provide comprehensive community water solutions from the provision of wells, filtration systems, and storage tank solutions to Hippo Rollers for safe water portage.
Provide eco-friendly sanitation solutions alongside water access initiatives to enhance hygiene and community health. Includes toilets and washbays.
Hippo Roller Deployments
Each Hippo Roller allows users to easily and safely transport 24 gallons (90 liters) of water.
They address water portage needs, freeing up time for education, farming, and economic activities.
Jerry can
Volume
1 trip delivers 5 gallons (20 liters)
Health
Musculoskeletal injury risk
Lifespan
0.5 - 2 years
Plastic Waste
Shorter lifespan, more plastic waste
Water Quality
Higher microbial contamination risk. Difficult to clean properly. Risk of chemical leaching.
Hippo Roller
Volume
1 trip delivers 23.7 gallons (90 liters).
Health
Ergonomic design, reduced physical strain.
Lifespan
10 years.
Plastic Waste
More durable, reduced plastic waste, can be repurposed or recycled.
Water Quality
Lower contamination risk. Larger opening for easy cleaning.
Targeted Aid Kits
Kits contained within Hippo Rollers address specific community needs:
Solar Mill Kit
Combines solar-powered milling and water portage, delivering tools and learning to develop local economies.
Midwife Support Kit
Provides essential tools and supplies to midwives, improving healthcare access and maternal health in remote areas.
Early Childhood Education Kit
Delivers learning materials to schools.
Community Development Kits
Tailored meet to local needs by supporting health, education, and food security initiatives.
SUBZ Kits
Supplies reusable sanitary pads, hygiene kits and health education, which reduces absenteeism and improves academic performance among schoolgirls.
Innovation & Technology
Innovative Water Filters
We’re launching a project to develop low-cost, highly effective water filters to provide safe drinking water low-income households, ensuring improved public health.
Geospatial Projects
ArcGIS StoryMaps: A dynamic tool that uses data-driven maps to document and showcase project impacts, providing transparency and fostering public engagement.
ELEVATE: A gamified learning initiative that integrates geospatial intelligence and community engagement to build climate resilience and environmental awareness.
Crisis Response
The Unity Water Foundation is designing a project implementation strategy to provide quick and effective crisis response to disaster-affected communities.
Our mission is to bridge the gap in support between the initial crisis response deployments and community recovery.
Save Water, Save the Planet
How we do it
The Unity Water Foundation implements its initiatives through a multi-pronged approach that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and community empowerment.
Strategic Partnerships
We work with NGOs, community-based organizations, corporations, and individuals to create scalable solutions that address local needs.
Effective Community-based Needs Assessments
By engaging directly with communities, we ensure our solutions are tailored to address specific challenges effectively.
Diverse Global Team
Our team of experts and volunteers spans continents, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skills to every project.
Innovative Technology and Tools
We leverage cutting-edge solutions like geospatial mapping, solar-powered systems, and eco-friendly technologies to maximize impact.
Sustainable Development Principles
Localization, empowerment, and long-term sustainability are at the core of every Unity Water Foundation project.
Partner with The Unity Water Foundation
By partnering with The Unity Water Foundation in delivering transformative, scalable projects, you:
Provide
clean water and improve sanitation for underserved communities
Empower
local economies through targeted aid kits and entrepreneurship initiatives
Become
part of a dynamic global team, creating a better world around them