However, it shares only eight percent of the world s water resources. The northern part of the country faces severe water shortages. China is one of 13 countries in the world that suffer most from water shortages. It is predicted that China will enter a period of severe water shortages in 2010. Many poor people in developing countries have no choice but to use unclean water, resulting in poor health.
Poor people are the most vulnerable.
Oxfam Hong Kong aims to raise public awareness on water concerns, and appeals to the public for donations to support the Oxfam China Development Fund. The funds raised will support Oxfam Hong Kong's long-term development and humanitarian projects in mainland China. Established in 1992, the Oxfam China Development Fund supports Oxfam s various poverty alleviation, emergency relief and development projects with poor people in mainland China.