By Lisa Germinsky
An astonishing 1.1 billion people don’t have access to clean drinking water, while the rest of the world enjoys a seemingly endless supply. Is there something wrong with this picture?
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Here Are the Facts:
• One in six people don’t have access to clean, safe drinking water.
• Unsanitized water causes 80 percent of the world’s disease. More than 4,500 children die each week from water-related illnesses.
Model Citizen: Jessica Stam
For two years running, the super stunner has teamed up with Adrian Grenier to host the nonprofit’s major annual fund-raiser charity: ball.
“Not having clean and safe drinking water is holding millions of people back from having a chance at life. charity: water is life-changing, and any amount of money can help. There are so many ways to give, it’s really easy. Just go to the website www.charitywater.org to learn how you can help.”
Why This Org Rocks:
All donations (as in 100 percent) go to building wells. Since its inception in 2006, charity: water has funded construction of 1,247 wells that will provide 650,000 people with clean drinking water.
Ways to Make a Difference:
• Get inspired. Start digging!
• Money’s good, but time is better. Volunteer.
• Perform miracles. Turn wine to water.
Here Are the Facts:
• A reported 50 billion plastic water bottles are used each year, of which 38 billion are not recycled.
• The average American wastes nearly 30 gallons of water a day.
Model Citizen: Cindy Crawford
After learning that the average American uses 167 water bottles a year, the supermodel and mother of two decided to get into action and make some changes.
Why This Org Rocks:
PUR’s innovative initiatives are aimed at solving water problems at home and abroad by reducing waste and bringing clean water solutions to nations around the globe.
Ways to Make a Difference:
• Tap into the solution with a faucet filter. Save money, save the planet.
• Pick up a PUR packet for $7.50 and give a child clean water for one year.
• Kick the plastic bottle habit.
