How far did you walk to get clean drinking water today? As far as the kitchen sink? Even if you had to walk outside and draw it from a well, you’re still enjoying a privilege that many humans can only imagine. In Africa, millions of people walk miles every day to procure water, often from a contaminated source. Then, they have to make the return trip carrying the heavy water containers on their head or back. As a result, 650 die daily from water-related diseases, mostly children under the age of 5, and their parents often suffer painful back and neck injuries.

In the First World, massive municipal facilities collect, filter and treat water so that it’s safe to drink. The infrastructure and