Sunday, August 5, 2012

Make a change, every second counts ... astonishing facts we ought to know

1.5 billion people are living in poverty around the world - that`s living on less than $2 A DAY
Source: United Nations World Food Programme
Every 20 seconds, a child DIES of water-related illnesses.
More than 3,000 children could be saved every day with improved access to water and sanitation. (Source: United Nations)

Every 5 seconds, another child will die of HUNGER related causes 
Hunger is the world`s #1 health risk. It kills more people every year than AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis combined.

Everyday, 5,760 more children in the world will become orphans - that`s one child orphaned every FIFTEEN SECONDS

DONATE NOW EVERY SECOND COUNTS!

(Facts compiled by Islamic Relief, Ramadan 2012)

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