Children's Access to Healthy Water

Water is one of the most important things for any living creature. Living in the area that I do worrying about the safety of my water or if I will have access to water at all is not a concern that even crosses my radar. It is easy to take something that is so readily available for granted. This is not the case for so many children around the world. According to The Water Project website, around the world, 1 out of every 5 deaths of children under the age of 5 is due to an illness caused by a water related illness. Because of infant and children's weakened immune systems they are especially susceptible to getting diseases that are carried in the water. When a child that attends school gets sick they are not able to attend and get the education that can get them out of poverty. Not only that but when a child is sick another often needs to stay home to care for them. This takes away wages that could be earned.

Not only is this an issue that happens in less developed countries it can also relate to many children living in poverty in this country. When children are living in poor conditions their healthy will be impacted. When they are sick they are not able to attend education classes. Much like the children previously mentioned this interferes with their ability to get out of poverty. As an educator it is my job to help these children. I can help to provide healthy, safe environments to come each day as well as help to educate parents about what kinds of nutrition and environments they should provide for their children. Although this work may be small, children will be impacted by my influences.

I can also take steps to help those in other countries that don't often have access to healthy water. With the money that The Water Project raises they are able to provide safe drinking water as well as sanitation to areas that do not have access to it. Making a small donation can help children have the potential to a better, healthier life.

http://thewaterproject.org