Water isn't something we think much about until it's gone. Whether it's a boil-water advisory, drought warnings, wildfires, or a burst pipe in the dead of winter, suddenly every drop matters.
For most Canadians, clean water is something we expect. We turn on the tap each morning to brush our teeth, sip our coffee, fill our water bottles before the gym, or wash sticky hands after the kids demolish their snacks. It's woven into our daily routine—invisible, yet essential.
But for millions of children around the world, that routine looks vastly different. One in four people globally still live without access to safe water, and the consequences ripple far beyond thirst. Without clean water, children fall sick from preventable diseases, families spend hours walking to fetch water instead of working or learning, and students—particularly girls—miss school. What we consider a basic human right is, for many, a daily fight for survival.
Water is life, and it shapes everything—health, nutrition, education, and future opportunities. Clean water keeps communities healthy, children in classrooms, and families moving forward.