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Recognize World Water Day on March 22

World Water Day 2009Every year, March 22 marks World Water Day, an international day of observance and action to draw attention to the role that water plays in our world and lives. The United Nations General Assembly designated the first World Water Day in 1992 to focus on critical water issues for developing nations. Each year the UN and the international community honor the day and spotlight a particular theme about water.

In 2010, PlayPumps International will call attention to water that cross borders and link us together.

The World Water Crisis: Fast Facts

  • More than one billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water. That is 1 in 6 of us.
  • Water-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.
  • Every 15 seconds a child dies from a preventable, water-related disease.
  • 40 billion hours are lost annually to hauling water, a chore primarily undertaken by women and girls.

    Take Action

    In honor of World Water Day, limit the amount of water your household uses, donate your coffee or soda money, or host a water walk. You can take simple steps to raise awareness of and stand in solidarity with the 1.1 billion people worldwide who do not have access to clean drinking water:

  • Sign the petition to adopt Article 31, the right to water at www.article31.org.
  • Host a FLOW Screening Party. Order your copy of the film today on Amazon.
  • Send a text to five of your friends about World Water Day. Educate them about the global water crisis.
  • Donate your email signature.
  • Hold a water walk at your school, church, or office. How far you can carry a 5 gallon water jug?
  • Download our Action Kit and get started to create your very own fundraiser for school groups, faith-based groups, club fundraisers, wedding and birthday gifts, and more.

    World Water Day Links

    Learn more about World Water Day 2009 and how you can help honor this special event:

  • UN Water:
    http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday

  • World Water Day:
    http://www.worldwaterday.org

  • World Water Day Events:
    http://www.worldwaterday.net

  • American Museum of Natural History:
    http://www.amnh.org/programs/specials/worldwaterday

  • Wikipedia:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Day_for_Water