Global Fundamentals

The Global Fundamentals Fund Advisory Committee seeks to improve the quality of life in developing countries by focusing on clean water access, technology, and policy.

It has adopted a three-pronged approach: 

1. developing water resources (e.g. wells and springs),
2. supporting point-of-use technology (filters, etc.), and
3. influencing government policy, enforcing laws, and increasing awareness of water issues.

Applications are by invitation only.  Invited applicants, click here to begin your online application.

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Water Facts & Statistics - Did you know . . .  ?

In developing countries, one person uses an average of ten liters of water per day.  In the United States, one person uses an average of 75-80 gallons in the same time period. (www.epa.gov) 

Each flush of the toilet uses the same amount of water that one person in the Third World uses all day for washing, cleaning, cooking and drinking. (www.whrnet.org).

In the past ten years, diarrhea has killed more children worldwide than all the people lost to armed conflict since World War II. (Water Aid)

Twelve million people die each year from lack of safe drinking water, including more than 3 million who die from waterborne diseases. (WHO)

Over 80% of the disease in developing countries is related to poor drinking water and sanitation. (WHO)

1.5 billion people in the world are suffering from parasite infections, which can cause malnutrition, anemia and delayed growth, due to the presence of solid human waste in the environment. Many of these infections could be controlled with improved hygiene, clean water and sanitation. (www.whrnet.org).

The average distance a woman in Africa and Asia walks to collect water is 6 km (3.75 miles). (www.whrnet.org)