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Learn about why educating about drowning prevention is important.

I DIDN’T

KNOW

Every day, approximately 10 people die from unintentional drowning.

#1

cause of DEATH for children ages 1-4 years old

 

Through October 2024 262 deaths

4,000

people may die as a result of drowning this year

88%

risk reduction when taking part in formal SWIM LESSONS
and
WATER SAFETY
classes

 

*NIH

150,000

children have been reached so far by SDN educational program

According to
the CDC and AAP

Five evidence based layers of protection

    • Barriers
    • Supervision
    • life jackets
    • swim lessons
    • CPR

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

STOP DROWNING NOW

Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to prevent drowning incidents. Join us in making water safety a top priority and ensuring that every person has the tools to enjoy aquatic activities safely.

DISCOVER OUR NEW

EDUCATOR PLATFORM

Teaching water safety in the classroom just got easier. Our comprehensive, progressive curriculum suite serves every school’s needs. The Curriculum is fun and engaging. Through songs, games, stories and other hands-on, age-appropriate activities, children fully engage the mind and body. Educators can choose which activities work well for their students as well as track success rates and student engagement.

Stop Drowning Now’s Water Safety Curriculum teaches kids how to recognize drowning risks and to protect themselves and others. The Curriculum is specifically designed for young kids’ learning needs. Through an experiential approach, kids participate in the discovery and identification process, and learn preventative measures as well as emergency responses.

Together we can educate to eliminate drowning.

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EDUCATE TO ELIMINATE

DONATE

Donate now and help save a life by educating to prevent drowning. 70% of every dollar goes directly to drowning prevention programing.