Lifeline has spent decades dedicated to addressing the challenge of access to clean and safe water in poverty-stricken communities around the world. By 2050, there will be some 900+ million people living in rural areas — a 43% increase compared to 2015 — combined with other unique characteristics that put the continent at great risk for water-related stress and conflict. Learn more about the importance of “Rethinking the Economics of Rural Water in Africa.”