2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation

2.5 35% billion рeople of global population lack access to adequate sanitation. The Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 directs USAID to focus water and sanitation assistance toward the countries, locales and people with greatest need. Yet countries with the least need receive more USAID funds than those with the greatest need. Countries with > 80% access to sanitation received $74 million from USAID in 2011, while countries with < 20% access received only $51 million. How do we change this? USAID's work to expand access to sanitation is critical. It saves lives, reduces poverty, and helps drive economic growth. But it's time for USAID to do better. Congress must take action to ensure USAID funds are going to those who need it most! The Water for the World Act, which would do just that, will soon be reintroduced in Congress. To celebrate World Water Day, call your Members of Congress at 202-224-3121 and tell them you support legislation that would improve USAID's work to provide sanitation for all, by making existing programs go farther and ensuring they help the people who need it most. OWaterAid care NRDC THE EARTH'S BEST DEFENSE Infographic: WaterAid / Joélle Azoulay 2.5 35% billion рeople of global population lack access to adequate sanitation. The Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 directs USAID to focus water and sanitation assistance toward the countries, locales and people with greatest need. Yet countries with the least need receive more USAID funds than those with the greatest need. Countries with > 80% access to sanitation received $74 million from USAID in 2011, while countries with < 20% access received only $51 million. How do we change this? USAID's work to expand access to sanitation is critical. It saves lives, reduces poverty, and helps drive economic growth. But it's time for USAID to do better. Congress must take action to ensure USAID funds are going to those who need it most! The Water for the World Act, which would do just that, will soon be reintroduced in Congress. To celebrate World Water Day, call your Members of Congress at 202-224-3121 and tell them you support legislation that would improve USAID's work to provide sanitation for all, by making existing programs go farther and ensuring they help the people who need it most. OWaterAid care NRDC THE EARTH'S BEST DEFENSE Infographic: WaterAid / Joélle Azoulay