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The problem
Drinkable water: a basic necessity
Many communities around the world have little choice but to drink contaminated water or walk miles to get clean water.
The solution
Developing water systems that last
Water and sanitation infrastructure designed and built to last generations can literally save lives.
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The role of design
Water For People engineers use the best design software, tools, and technologies to create water systems that last because they fit the landscape, climate, and local needs of the communities they serve.
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Impact
Water For People has brought safe water to more than 25,000 people in Honduras and Bolivia.
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Learn more about Water For People
Water For People works in nine countries with a total population of four million, and intends to provide clean water and sanitation to all of them.
We want to see communities break free from the cycle of poverty and spend time growing, learning, and thriving, instead of walking for water and fighting off illness.
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