Give Clean Water to Kids in Africa

Addis Ababa is among the fastest growing urban areas in the world. Since 1970 the population has tripled in size. The United Nations believes that urban growth in Ethiopia will continue, projecting that by 2030, the total number of urban residents will rise from 13.9 million in 2010 to 28.4 million. This level of growth is always coupled with challenges, challenges that most directly affect the urban poor. It is estimated that over 80% of Addis’ population lives in slum districts with poor infrastructure and very limited access to adequate water and sanitation. Based on the JMP definition of improved sanitation facilities, urban coverage is at a staggeringly low rate of 29%. Water quality and scarcity are a real threat to the health and livelihood of residents in Addis Ababa, and that’s why Splash is here.

Thanks to caring people like you, the water crisis story in Addis Ababa is changing. With support from you and others, Splash has been able to get clean, safe water to over 16,000 kids a day. That number is growing. There is a lot of work left to be done, but know that Splash will work tirelessly until every child in every kindergarten and primary school in Addis Ababa has clean water and quality health and hygiene education.

Thank you for being a part of our team and making a difference.