10 NGOs Working for Sanitation in India

Nearly 91 million of people in India do not have access to safe water. Moreover, 746 million people lack access to household sanitation facilities and toilets and are exposed to defecating in forests, fields, and other public spaces. The number of people exposed to poor sanitation in India is amongst the highest in the world, with their health being severely affected by infectious diseases. With the support of NGOs, the Indian government has invested major resources in recent years to …

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10 Large NGOs Providing Support in Africa

A large continent with over 50 countries, Africa is a mix of diverse landscapes, wildlife, history, and culture. However, even though the most naturally rich continent-with tropical rain forests, deserts, fertile grasslands, and mountains-many African countries still depend on international support to meet the needs of their population. It is estimated that around 500 million people in Africa live under the poverty line. The continent presents a wide range of challenges not seen anywhere else-a lack of fresh water, widespread …

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