In my previous blog (Here) I felt that education was a necessity for all people. That education was a cornerstone to any civilization, and enriches not only our own lives but the world. But there are other things in this world that I believe are necessities. Like.
Food
Healthcare
And Water
Water is one of those essentials. It is something that we are made of, something that we cannot live without. A person can live for 30 days or more without food, but without water you are lucky if you live a week.
In my apartment here in Seattle I have rusty pipes, I know it's rust because when I haven't used my taps in a day or more it comes out a rusty orange. Luckily for me my water clears up, safe to drink, bathe in, and use. But for many people around the world, they aren't as lucky. They live with brown water, often smelly and filled with bacteria that causes intestinal distress.
These kinds of problems can be caused by a number of things. Protozoal Infections, Parasitic Infections, Bacterial Infections, or Viral Infections, all of these things that can thrive in water that isn't properly filtered, or safe for consumption. Here's some figures reflecting why clean water is a necessity for all people.
Almost 1 billion people lack access to an improved supply of water.
2 million annual deaths are caused by unsafe water, hygiene and sanitation.
More than 50 countries are still reporting Cholera.
An estimated 260 million people are infected with Schistosoma.
With numbers like those it's important to reflect on the importance of clean water. These problems are more prevalent in developing countries, where public utilities are still in development as well as the regions economy. This knowledge has lead me to these current non profits and their work and effect on a regions water source.
The first group that I'm going to discuss is Splash, previously known as A Child's Right. Splash is a Seattle based group that focuses on a few things. One is the availability of water, two is promoting good hygiene, three is to provide long term monitoring and service.
By doing all of this Splash has created strong partnerships with other organizations and serving those with the greatest needs. This provides people with reliable, clean water. Not just any clean either, safe and purified water that meets both local standards and the annual WHO (World Health Organization's) quality parameters.
At the same time they're filtration system drives on both quality and quantity, providing people with anywhere between 5-10 gallons a minute. When installation is complete Splash also stays to ensure that their water system is providing clean water for 10 years, as well as training a local site leadership to steward the system beginning the 11th year. With this Splash hopes to help provide 1 million children in 16 countries by 2020.
Which leads me to the mission of Splash, which is,
"To change the live of vulnerable children in impoverished urban areas be providing clean, safe drinking water to orphanages, schools, children's hospitals, street shelters and rescue homes."
You can see Splash's progress here where they've provided 248,254 children with clean, safe, and available water.
Splash currently works in several areas across the globe, this includes.
Cambodia (Est. 2007.)
China (Est. 2007.)
Ethiopia (Est. 2008.)
Nepal (Est. 2007.)
Thailand (Est. 2011.)
Vietnam (Est. 2011.)
Each of these areas they have offices set up, as well as their headquarters being here in Seattle, WA. If you wish to contact any of them just go to the bottom of the page. Contact information is available there.
If you wish to Donate to this group you can go Here. You can donate any amount you feel is appropriate, and how often you wish to make your donation.
For this group I donated 30$ to help fund efforts in Thailand. Where only an estimated 3,632 children have been helped. With this donation I hope that the group can continue their expansion into Thailand, and aiding those in need for clean water.
The second organization that I'm going to talk about it is Charity: Water.
A larger then life New York based group that found it's beginning in the eyes and life of founder, Scott Harrison.
An ex promoter of top clubs and fashion events located in NYC, Scott took up the idea of volunteering aboard Mercy Ships. A humanitarian group that provides free medical care to the worlds poorest nations.
After having first hand experience with poverty and the amazing amount of courage from people he saw everyday he took it upon himself to revise the word, charity.
From that the organization, Charity: Water began.
The groups mission is simple: To provide clean drinking water to people in developing nations.
If you're wondering why water? Then this should be able to sum it up rather easily. If not it's as simple as this.
Water is a necessity of life, but when unsafe to consume it can be very dangerous to your health. Water can be teeming with bacteria, kinds that can cause unspeakable damage to your body. But water is the building blocks of life, of all life. So with the ability to have clean, safe water people are more likely to go to school, grow a garden, all around better their lives and the lives of their community.
From this it's easy to see how much clean water has an effect on us. As individuals, as a country, and as an economy. Which is why I'm supporting Clean Water.
This group lists all their financials, giving them transparency as a non-profit. One that has been awarded 4 stars by Charity Navigator.
Charity: Water works with a 100% model, which means that 100% of your donation goes towards water projects. They cover the operating costs, and you help fund the projects.
Speaking of which, Charity: Water's projects are many. They work in 20 countries around the world, in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. So far they've provided clean water for over 3 million people world wide funded 9,015 water projects with 22 local partners in 20 countries. For completed projects go here.
Every year Charity: Water makes a campaign for a region of the world. This years campaign is in India, you can watch the expansion of the 2 million dollar goal throughout September, of you can donate directly to the campaign, or even create your own.
If you wish to help Charity: Water
You can Donate your birthday and begin campaigning for this group.
Or you can Donate to either the left side, which is the Sept Campaign. Or to the right to whichever the donation is needed most.
For this group I donated 30$ towards the Sept. Campaign. If you wish to match my donation or donate anything to Splash, you can donate Here. If you wish to donate to Charity: Water, donate Here.
Both organizations have big plans, and big goals. As well as big hearts, but both have a common mission; to provide water for those with the deepest need. So please, support these wonderful charities that are slowly helping the world with clean, safe water.
- <3 Amanda.
Splash's Website.
Charity: Water's Website.
These kinds of problems can be caused by a number of things. Protozoal Infections, Parasitic Infections, Bacterial Infections, or Viral Infections, all of these things that can thrive in water that isn't properly filtered, or safe for consumption. Here's some figures reflecting why clean water is a necessity for all people.
Almost 1 billion people lack access to an improved supply of water.
2 million annual deaths are caused by unsafe water, hygiene and sanitation.
More than 50 countries are still reporting Cholera.
An estimated 260 million people are infected with Schistosoma.
With numbers like those it's important to reflect on the importance of clean water. These problems are more prevalent in developing countries, where public utilities are still in development as well as the regions economy. This knowledge has lead me to these current non profits and their work and effect on a regions water source.
The first group that I'm going to discuss is Splash, previously known as A Child's Right. Splash is a Seattle based group that focuses on a few things. One is the availability of water, two is promoting good hygiene, three is to provide long term monitoring and service.
By doing all of this Splash has created strong partnerships with other organizations and serving those with the greatest needs. This provides people with reliable, clean water. Not just any clean either, safe and purified water that meets both local standards and the annual WHO (World Health Organization's) quality parameters.
At the same time they're filtration system drives on both quality and quantity, providing people with anywhere between 5-10 gallons a minute. When installation is complete Splash also stays to ensure that their water system is providing clean water for 10 years, as well as training a local site leadership to steward the system beginning the 11th year. With this Splash hopes to help provide 1 million children in 16 countries by 2020.
Which leads me to the mission of Splash, which is,"To change the live of vulnerable children in impoverished urban areas be providing clean, safe drinking water to orphanages, schools, children's hospitals, street shelters and rescue homes."
You can see Splash's progress here where they've provided 248,254 children with clean, safe, and available water.
Splash currently works in several areas across the globe, this includes.
Cambodia (Est. 2007.)
China (Est. 2007.)
Ethiopia (Est. 2008.)
Nepal (Est. 2007.)
Thailand (Est. 2011.)
Vietnam (Est. 2011.)
Each of these areas they have offices set up, as well as their headquarters being here in Seattle, WA. If you wish to contact any of them just go to the bottom of the page. Contact information is available there.
If you wish to Donate to this group you can go Here. You can donate any amount you feel is appropriate, and how often you wish to make your donation.
For this group I donated 30$ to help fund efforts in Thailand. Where only an estimated 3,632 children have been helped. With this donation I hope that the group can continue their expansion into Thailand, and aiding those in need for clean water.
The second organization that I'm going to talk about it is Charity: Water.
A larger then life New York based group that found it's beginning in the eyes and life of founder, Scott Harrison.
An ex promoter of top clubs and fashion events located in NYC, Scott took up the idea of volunteering aboard Mercy Ships. A humanitarian group that provides free medical care to the worlds poorest nations.
After having first hand experience with poverty and the amazing amount of courage from people he saw everyday he took it upon himself to revise the word, charity.
From that the organization, Charity: Water began.
The groups mission is simple: To provide clean drinking water to people in developing nations.
If you're wondering why water? Then this should be able to sum it up rather easily. If not it's as simple as this.
Water is a necessity of life, but when unsafe to consume it can be very dangerous to your health. Water can be teeming with bacteria, kinds that can cause unspeakable damage to your body. But water is the building blocks of life, of all life. So with the ability to have clean, safe water people are more likely to go to school, grow a garden, all around better their lives and the lives of their community.
From this it's easy to see how much clean water has an effect on us. As individuals, as a country, and as an economy. Which is why I'm supporting Clean Water.
This group lists all their financials, giving them transparency as a non-profit. One that has been awarded 4 stars by Charity Navigator.
Charity: Water works with a 100% model, which means that 100% of your donation goes towards water projects. They cover the operating costs, and you help fund the projects.
Speaking of which, Charity: Water's projects are many. They work in 20 countries around the world, in Africa, Asia, Central and South America. So far they've provided clean water for over 3 million people world wide funded 9,015 water projects with 22 local partners in 20 countries. For completed projects go here.
Every year Charity: Water makes a campaign for a region of the world. This years campaign is in India, you can watch the expansion of the 2 million dollar goal throughout September, of you can donate directly to the campaign, or even create your own.If you wish to help Charity: Water
You can Donate your birthday and begin campaigning for this group.
Or you can Donate to either the left side, which is the Sept Campaign. Or to the right to whichever the donation is needed most.
For this group I donated 30$ towards the Sept. Campaign. If you wish to match my donation or donate anything to Splash, you can donate Here. If you wish to donate to Charity: Water, donate Here.
Both organizations have big plans, and big goals. As well as big hearts, but both have a common mission; to provide water for those with the deepest need. So please, support these wonderful charities that are slowly helping the world with clean, safe water.
- <3 Amanda.
Splash's Website.
Charity: Water's Website.
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