In March, we celebrate and focus on this area of our work as Rotarians. As you likely know, the days of short-lived well systems are behind us. Today, they are replaced with thoughtfully managed sustainable clean water and sanitation projects that yield health, education, and community economic benefits.
World Water Day is March 22nd. What can you and your club do in the area of water and sanitation? Here are a few ideas:
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Get Curious.
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Young Entrepreneurship in Water. Young Water Solutions is an NGO based in Brussels that has as a mission to empower young people to contribute to the achievement of sustainable goals created through a UN partnership. They are offered support to implement water and sanitation projects and become water entrepreneurs. Learn more here.
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Wash in Schools Target Challenge. A pilot program created to motivate Rotary clubs to develop sustainable water, sanitation, hygiene (collectively referred to as WASH), and education projects using the expertise and resources available through two of Rotary’s areas of focus: basic education and literacy and water and sanitation. Learn more about becoming an International Sponsor.
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Support a Water Project. Currently, clubs in our District are supporting three water projects Ecuador. The projects are funding the development of sustainable, community water systems in poor, rural communities with no safe water supply. If you’d like to contribute, contact Marianne Barker.
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Share a Video at a Meeting to Increase Awareness.
~ Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group