The impact of having to live without safe water and sanitary toilets is most pronounced on the very young and very old. In Liberia, 25% of children die from preventable disease before age 5!
Donor funding covers materials and drill crew costs, thereby making the projects affordable for those in need.
Villagers have to pay some cash, provide locally available supplies and contribute sweat equity such as hauling water needed to drill, guarding equipment etc.
