You may have missed it, but Sunday, March 22 was World Water Day. The day, designated by the United Nations, is intended to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
The theme for World Water Day 2009 is "Shared Water - Shared Opportunities". "Special focus will be placed on transboundary waters. Nurturing the opportunities for cooperation in transboundary water management can help build mutual respect, understanding and trust among countries and promote peace, security and sustainable economic growth."
More than 1 billion people on the planet don't have access to clean drinking water. Non-profit group charity: water funds clean water solutions like shallow wells, deep wells, rainwater harvesting systems, and spring protections to provide people in need with clean and safe drinking water.
The video posted above, prepared by charity: water to promote World Water Day, features the well-drilling work funded by the organization in the Central African Republic. It was directed by Simon Willows, and includes the track "Time Bomb" by Beck.
Breathe in, breathe out… YOU AND I ARE ALIVE!
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