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Eleven-year old Nya lives in South Sudan.For seven months of the year,she has to make two long walks to a pond near her village to fetch water for her family.During the dry months,the family moves to a camp by a lake where Nya and her family dig the clay of the lake bed with their hands and wait for hours to gather a small amount of dirty water that trickles in.

1. Often they are unable to go to school to learn how to read and write.

But did you know that water is one of the most abundant resources on our planet? Water makes up 71%of the Earth’s surface. 2. .We often tend to take water for granted until it is in short supply.

To bring our awareness to this life-giving resource,the United Nations determined in 1993 that March 22nd every year will be observed to celebrate World Water Day.

Every year,the United Nations General Assembly sets a theme for the World Water Day.3. The theme in 2016-water and jobs—intends to bring our attention to the quality of life of the workers who ensure the safety and availability of this critical resource.

4. Workers in factories around the world fall ill and die when they have poor access to clean water.

In many countries,women and children like Nya walk several hours every day to bring home water to their families. 5. Now imagine,if clean and safe water was guaranteed—these children could be learning skills that could help them find better work.

A.But these jobs are often not paid for nor are they recognized.

B.This year’s theme is“Better Water,Better Jobs”.

C.What would happen if we run out of clean water?

D.Every day countless kids like Nya work hard to fetch clean water for their families.

E.Unfortunately only 3%of the water is fresh water that can support human and other animal life.

F.It is hard for these poor kids to fetch enough clean water.

G.Did you know that 340,000 workers die each year because of inadequate water supply?

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