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Bad Water: The Consequences of Drinking Dirty, Contaminated Water

Jan 3, 2022

Dirty water can lead to illnesses like diarrhea and cholera, while abstaining from drinking water will simply lead to dehydration, and ultimately death. How does water become this dangerous to drink?

How many people don’t have access to clean water?

Jan 4, 2022

Around 2.2 billion people in the world don’t have secure access to clean drinking water, resulting in families across the globe being locked into poverty and risking their lives with every sip of water they drink.

10 Amazing facts about water that you did not know

Dec 2, 2021

Here are some amazing facts about water that you probably didn’t know before! The more you know about water the more passionate about the topic you’ll become - just like us!

Water is life

Jan 13, 2022

The Water cycle is actually the cycle of life. And this was something known by the brightest minds in history. Jacques-Yves Cousteau said: “we forget that the Water cycle and the life cycle are one” while Leonardo Da Vinci described Water as “the driving force of all Nature”.

It’s World Water Day! 5 Fun Ways to Save Water

Mar 22, 2021

In line with this spirit, and to celebrate World Water Day, Elliot for Water came up with 5 fun and easy ways to save water, and have an impact on the world, every day.

5 Successful Examples of Social Entrepreneurship

Mar 30, 2022

In the past entrepreneurs used to be those who had an idea, started a business and their main goal was to make profits. They would write out a business plan, convince investors to back them and work tirelessly to create a profitable business. However, nowadays startups are a key part of our economic structure.

The Importance Of Sanitation And Hygiene In Developing Countries

Mar 30, 2022

The importance of sanitation and hygiene is vast. The pandemic has shown us just how necessary it is, with constant hand washing, masks, and sanitisers in every pocket, the reality of infection hit home for all of us. And yet, we’re extremely privileged compared to the three billion in the world whose lives are at risk because they do not have access to clean water and soap - the basics that we take for granted.

What is water scarcity

Apr 20, 2022

Water scarcity has been dubbed one of the greatest challenges of our time, affecting millions of people globally. What can be done when natural resources are unable to reach a region’s demand?

How Does a Lack of Clean Water Impact Children's Education

May 3, 2022

Education is one of the most important ways communities can lift themselves out of poverty.

By the time a child finishes school, they will have countless more opportunities than those who didn’t get the chance to get an education. In fact, on a global scale, every year a girl stays in school, she can expect her income to rise by 15 - 25%.