August 19th, 2010

Water, Water, Everywhere… (w/video)

Water… H2O… Agua… Eau… Acqua… Das Wasser… Voda… There are numerous ways in which one can say ‘water’ but they all describe the same unique substance without which human beings can’t live.

Water is something that Americans take for granted every day. The majority of Americans have the luxury to be able to turn on a faucet and get clean drinking water any time they want, or to purchase water for use. Yet every day more than 4,000 children in developing countries die, simply because they don’t have access to clean drinking water (CSDW.org). Unsafe water or lack or basic sanitation causes 80% of all diseases, more than all forms of violence and war (charitywater.org).

Our friends at Changents.com have created a wonderful campaign, partnering with Proctor & Gamble, called the “Clean Water Blogivation.” By utilizing blogging, individuals will be able to make a difference for hundreds of people by providing them clean, drinkable water.

When someone creates a blog post, like this one, describing the importance of being a clean water ‘Change Agent’, they will be eligible for a chance to join a ‘P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program’ and possibly win $15,000 for a favorite charity that’s working in the front lines of the global water crisis. So, if you have a blog, join us in spreading the word!

Perhaps even more importantly, each time a reader votes for a blog post, P&G will donate a day’s worth of clean drinking water (2L) to a person in need in a developing country. This is an amazing step in the right direction by using the power of online communities to touch lives and give life-sustaining water.

P&G is utilizing their ‘Pur Packets’ to transform bacteria and disease ridden water into clean and safe water in a matter of 30 minutes for thousands of people in the developing world. Check out the ‘Pur Packets’ at work here:

On a more personal note the members of SDialogue are doing our best to conserve water in everyday life. For example, both of SDialogue’s founders have made additions to their homes which cut back on their personal water usage. Perry has a 1,100 gallon rainwater collection system in his home which allows him to conserve water naturally. Beth has an outdoor shower which she uses into the winter months, cutting back on the amount of time she and her family spends showering. You can check out her blog on outdoor showers here.

Please vote for SDialogue’s blog post by using the widget posted near the top of this blog. Remember with every vote (one per visitor per day – so come back everyday), you can help us bring a day’s worth of clean drinking water (2L) to those who desperately need it!