In a first-world society, we take clean water for granted. Unfortunately, relying on an unclean water source is a reality for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Water-borne diseases kill more children under the age of 5 each year than malaria, measles, and HIV/AIDS combined. 80% of all illness in the developing world comes from water-borne diseases. 6 to 8 million people each year in developing nations will die from preventable, water-borne diseases — most of which are children. Tragically, 840,000 of those people will die from diarrhea alone. Set Free is on a mission to provide clean water to the unreached and untouched across West Africa and India. A reliable well not only saves lives; it also reduces the burden of physical water collection. Without the need to carry water over great distances, there is more opportunity for children to go to school. It also allows community members to learn new skills that will help their village prosper.