Access to water is one of the major challenges in Somalia. Majority of the residents do not have safe water and often die from water-related diseases, the majority of whom are children. Water is not only a vital part of daily basic needs, but also a major aspect of their livelihood in agriculture, livestock, and other sectors. This situation provides the framework for which development and humanitarian assistance programs are established, which try to cover water-related needs, placing importance on durability and protection of the environment, and giving priority to meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in the population.