World Water Crisis

Statistics Say It All

80% of all sickness in the world is attributable to unsafe water and inadequate sanitation. (WHO)

A child dies every fifteen seconds from disease due to unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation and hygiene. (UNICEF)

Water-related diseases caused by unsafe drinking water and inadequate sanitation remain humanity’s most serious public health threat, causing 90% of the sicknesses in developing countries. (WHO)

Our Simple Answers

EDGE Outreach:

  • Partners with local leaders around the globe to address community needs by providing access to clean water and hygiene education.
  • Trains volunteers and organizations to facilitate health programs and implement integrated water solutions
  • Empowers indigenous leaders to provide pure water for their communities
  • Offers inexpensive and sustainable solutions to the world water problem:
    • water purification systems
    • health, hygiene and sanitation training
    • hand-pump repair

Our Focus in St. Louis

The St. Louis EDGE office is focused on training large and small groups and sending teams to implement:

  • Water Purification Systems
  • Health and Hygiene Education
  • Hand Pump Repair/ Purifier interface

We empower people to do acts of mercy that reflect the love of Christ.  We work with individuals and organizations and offer help through a variety of water solutions, and humanitarian efforts.  We value integrity, excellence, the community of faith, prayer, passion, partnership, creativity, devotion, learning and teaching.