Facts on Global Water Crisis Here’s What You Need to Know:

Water is essential to life, yet 771 million people in the world – 1 in 10 – lack access to it. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the water crisis is the #5 global risk in terms of impact to society.

More Facts on Global Water Crisis Here’s What You Need to Know:

• Four billion people — almost two thirds of the world’s population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year.
• Over two billion people live in countries where water supply is inadequate.
• Half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity by as early as 2025.
• Some 700 million people could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030.
• By 2040, roughly 1 in 4 children worldwide will be living in areas of extremely high water stress.

Voice is Water (VOW) is working to support the society to mitigate the risks of Water Crisis.