Written By: Javier P. Access to clean water is essential for children’s well-being. Its importance cannot be overstated, as it
Written By: Christie A. Recently, one of our Local Care Network partners was in town, and we got to talk
Written By: SOS International When you think of clean water, what is your first thought? Perhaps you think of water
Written By: SOS International Did you know that water is used as a weapon of warfare? Chances are, if you
By: SOS International Today is World Water Day 2023! For an at-risk child, clean water means health, education, family, hope,
By: SOS International Right now, 2.2 Billion people lack access to safe drinking water. This is a daunting statistic that
By: Hannah W. The whole community gathered around the giant drill rig as it threw dust up into the air.
Written By: Javier P. At SOS, we believe that every child matters. In all of our areas of impact, caring
We don’t often think that the lack of clean water could expose children to traffickers, but there is a direct line between the lack of water and trafficking. Communities that do not have access to water struggle with illness and are underdeveloped. Traffickers prey on these communities because they are desperate, can be easily tricked and do not have the resources needed to go looking for missing children.
The lack of access to safe, clean drinking water isn’t only consuming Sara’s today, but it is threatening her future. She is unable to attend school and her little body is constantly fighting off illness. Her body isn’t able to develop and grow at a healthy weight.
