A keynote presentation at the United Global Citizens luncheon at the Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  An overview of the water issues in some parts of the world including California, Egypt and other West Africa.  The historical timeline and the discussion of the sustainable development goals frame the issues of the global strategy for dealing with the water crisis as well as the provision of clean drinking water to underserved populations around the world.  The approach and the strategy as well as the achievements and the sustainability of the waters investment made by USAID WA-WASH Program are also discussed.