Water Is Life

I can't believe I forgot to post something for World Water Day, as clean water for everyone is the issue I am most passionate about. Many of the problems suffered by impoverished communities can be solved by access to clean water. It can be stated simply: Untreated surface water carries pathogens that infect, debilitate, and even kill those that drink it; Groundwater is naturally filtered and therefore potable.

A simple community well can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. Millions of women and children spend their days gathering unsanitary water, making education impossible. Sickness from unclean water prevents parents from providing for their families. Most of us in prosperous countries take for granted the fact that the water in our toilets is cleaner than what many are forced to drink. I have seen firsthand the joy that clean water brings to people who have not had it previously.

http://thesweetestthing-family.blogspot.de/2011/03/her-village-gets-clean-water.html

This problem can be solved in our lifetimes, so get involved with one or all these great organizations:

http://water.org/

http://www.charitywater.org/

http://www.tapwater.causevox.com/