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Why the water crisis?
  • Inadequate access to safe drinking water for about 884 million people
  • Inadequate access to sanitation for 2.5 billion people, which often leads to water pollution
  • Groundwater overdrafting (excessive use) leading to diminished agricultural yields
  • Overuse and pollution of water resources harming biodiversity
  • Regional conflicts over scarce water resources sometimes resulting in warfare.
  • Waterborne diseases caused by lack of sanitation and hygiene are one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
  • For children under age five, waterborne diseases are a leading cause of death.
  • According to the World Bank, 88 percent of all waterborne diseases are caused by unsafe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene. 
  • The process of retrieving water is often left to women and children which, not only limit economic development, but dramatically diminishes access to education for children around the world.  
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  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • What is AGS?
    • Mission Statement
    • Signature Academies
  • REQUIREMENTS
    • Requirements
    • - Courses
    • - AP Capstone
    • - Cultural Studies
    • - Biliteracy Seal
    • - Speaker Series
    • - Misc.
  • APPLICATION
    • Apply to the Academy
    • FAQs
  • NEWS
    • Events
    • Speakers
    • Travel
    • Trips
  • Service Learning
    • AP We / We School
    • Thirst Project >
      • AGS Wells