24/07/2026
Today is World Drowning Prevention Day - a powerful reminder that drowning is fast, silent and often preventable.
Every year, thousands of lives, especially those of young children, are lost to drowning.
And many of these tragedies happen close to home, in backyard pools.
At Nets for Africa, we believe prevention starts with awareness and action.
✔ Install a safety net
✔ Supervise children around water
✔ Teach water safety early
✔ Never assume someone else is watching
Your pool doesn’t have to be in use to be a danger.
Let’s make every home safer, together.
Because one moment of prevention can save a lifetime of heartache.