Celebrate World Water Day
 With clean, piped water children are healthier and education for young girls is a reality.
International World Water Day is held each year to draw the world’s attention to the need for safe and accessible drinking water for children and families around the world. Each year, many children get sick and die from drinking dirty water. As well, many young girls must walk long distances each day to collect water and carry it home to their families. This means that these girls don’t have a chance to go to school and, without basic primary education, they’re often trapped in a lifelong cycle of poverty.
Making a difference for communities without clean water doesn’t have to seem impossible. We’ve included some ideas below on what you can do this World Water Day to make a true and lasting impact for people who really need it.
This March 22, it’s your time to take action!
1. REDUCE YOUR WATER USAGE
Have you ever really thought about the amount of water you use every day? From cooking, to washing clothes and watering your lawn, we use water for all kinds of household chores. Here are some ways you can cut back:
- Stagger your showers: Turn the water off when you put the shampoo in your hair.
- Reuse grey water: Use the waste water from your shower or from cooking to water your lawn.
- Reduce the flow: You don’t need to turn the tap on full blast!
- Turn off the water: Turn the tap off when you brush your teeth, wash your face and do the dishes. It might seem like a small thing, but if we all commit to doing it regularly, it’s bound to cause a big change.
2. LEARN THE FACTS
Understanding the issues behind the causes you’re passionate about is key to expressing your ideas and getting others involved. Check out these websites to learn the facts on water issues:
3. START A CLEAN WATER PROJECT
One of the best ways to help children and families who don’t have clean water is to start a clean water project with your Youth in Action Group. By fundraising to provide a community with a safe and reliable source of clean water, you’re not only preventing potentially fatal waterborne diseases, but you’re also enabling more girls the chance to go to school—girls who would otherwise spend their days walking to collect water. Click here to learn how you can start a clean water project today!
Free The Children is the largest network of children helping children through education in the world, with more than one million youth involved in our innovative education and development programs in 45 countries. Founded by international child rights activist Craig Kielburger, Free The Children has an established track-record of success, with three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and partnerships with the United Nations and Oprah’s Angel Network. |
