When it comes to precious resources human beings can’t live without, it doesn’t get much more essential than water. You quite literally can’t survive more than three days without it, making continuous access to drinkable water an absolute must for every last person on the planet. Even so, 1 in every 10 people worldwide doesn’t have reliable access to safe water. That’s roughly 663 million people!
In other words, the global water crisis is a very real
thing that affects a shocking number of human beings—exactly why there are
numerous organizations working tirelessly to end it. Conservation is a key part
of that equation, and the following projects are just a few of the ongoing
water conservation projects we love most.
1.
The
Blood: Water Mission
The Blood: Water organization doesn’t just acknowledge
the ongoing need for safe, clean water in developing countries and communities
around the world. They also recognize the unbreakable connection clean water
has to overall health. Their ongoing mission is to tackle not only water access
in Africa but also ongoing health issues
like AIDS and HIV.
Blood: Water is accomplishing this by funding numerous
programs related to iWASH (Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). As a
result, numerous people and communities living in Africa now have access to
information, tools, and sanitation
technology that is empowering them in exciting new ways.
2.
Project
WET: Worldwide Water Education
When it comes to the worldwide water crisis, we all
have a responsibility to do our part. However, before people can act, they must
be educated. The Project WET Foundation seeks to educate and inform people all
around the world in regards to numerous water-related topics, up to and including
water
conservation.
Ongoing efforts related to Project WET include the
continuous publication of education resources in multiple languages and the
provision of training workshops. Project WET also organizes events like
community gatherings and awareness campaigns, the better to reach parents,
educators, children, professionals, scientists, and more.
3.
National
Geographic Society’s Freshwater Initiative
When we all keep water conservation in mind and make
appropriate changes to our lifestyles, amazing things are accomplished. That
said, water conservation begins in the home for each and every one of us. The
National Geographic Society’s Freshwater Initiative is all about empowering
citizens just like you to take action.
Thanks to this initiative, communities
and households all over the world now have a clear idea about just how critical
water conservation really is. Education efforts focus on mobilizing all people
to engage in simple actions like installing low-flow showerheads, dealing with plumbing upgrades
or repairs in a timely manner, and recycling water whenever possible.
4.
Generosity
Water
The idea for Generosity Water first came into being when a
pastor named William Wagner read a newspaper article about the many issues
faced by communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, including but not limited to lack
of clean water access. He immediately decided he wanted to help. With the help
of his church parish, family, and friends, Wagner successfully raised enough
money to supply a lucky village in Malawi with a clean water well.
Since then, Generosity Water has continued to grow by
leaps and bounds. Today, it’s a full-scale organization that continues to raise
money for even more wells by selling bottled water to consumers. An amazing
100% of those profits are applied directly to the cause at hand.
5.
Blue
Planet Network
When it’s time to solve a problem of any size, is there
any force in the world more powerful than cooperation? Blue Planet Network
certainly doesn’t think so. Their ongoing project is all about connecting
multiple entities responsible for water access, hygiene, and management, to the
tune of amazing results.
Blue Planet’s streamlined technology and services make it
possible for its members to oversee and manage more than 1,600 different water
projects worldwide. As a result, over 1 million people in 2,300 communities across
27 different countries have been granted adequate access to proper sanitation
technology and clean drinking water.
Of course, these are just a few of the many water conservation efforts currently protecting the world’s water supply and ensuring that every human has their needs met. You can help by supporting their efforts in any way you can—donating, volunteering, or raising awareness. You can also make a difference by conserving water in your own household and making sure to always use water wisely.
