Student Contributor -J. Ziemba
Global Water is based upon the belief that the lack of access to safe drinking water tis the primary cause of hunger, disease, and poverty throughout the developing world. Founded in 1982, Global Water is a volunteer-based, international, non-profit humanitarian organization with 501 tax-exempt status in the United States. We’re focused on providing safe water supplies, sanitation and hygiene facilities, and related health programs for rural villagers in developing countries. Over the past 
25 years, Global Water has developed a model that we call the Rural Outreach Water Supply Program.
Working with local, non-governmental organizations in developing countries that are currently working with rural water supply projects and identifying suitable water projects in their country. Global Water helps local NGOs determine what equipment is essential to satisfy the requirements of a particular project, and provides specialty water-related equipment to local water advocacy (NGOs). Giving partial to full funding for the projects.
The next generation is serious about change, we must educate the youth of today about the need and solutions for some of the humanitarian challenges the worlds populations face today.
Here are some ideas to get started:
1. Give your class a presentation to raise awareness about the importance of water for human needs.
2. Read our Children’s water book, Everyone Deserves Clean Water in your class.
3. Spark a class discussion with an essay contest or debate on the topic.
4. Begin a school-wide pledge to conserve water
5. Start a fundraising effort with your school on behalf of Global Water
a. Walk-a-Thon for Water
b. Car Wash
c. Bake Sale
