Last updated by brittany91 on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 17:07.
According to the UN, 1.8 million children die every year as a result of diseases caused by unclean water and poor sanitation. Water Partners has even estimated that if water was invested in developing countries around the world, that would equal as many as 272 million school attendance days a year. Though most startling of all is that according to the UN, more than half of Africans lack access to safe water. The world water crisis is not only a sanitary issue, it is an educational issue, and a human rights issue.
Last updated by brittany91 on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 16:34.
A Spring of Hope's mission is to improve conditions at schools in Africa by providing water. By bringing water to schools, we impact the most number of people as children congregate there and families can take advantage of the water source as well. Water at school means less time off of school searching for water, cleaner classrooms and students, and gardens that provide a source of income for the school. A Spring of Hope encourages self-sustainability because we believe that Africa can rise from its knees when it can help itself.
Last updated by SpringsShadow on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 16:14.
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Last updated by russell7 on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 15:07.
There is a severe shortage of primary care providers in many rural and urban areas. I want to help fill that ever growing gap and bring affordable health care to millions across the country.
Last updated by Kmcclure on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 14:26.
Over half of Americans are over weight and according to some numbers at least 31% are dangerously over weight. The U.S. surgeon general says there are 300,000 obesity related deaths per year. This is more than car accidents and almost as much as tobacco related deaths.
I believe that problems regarding obesity and health are political. Poverty is one of the main reasons for unhealthy lifestyles. I want to continue my efforts to teach families and young people how to grocery shop, plan meals, and lose weight on a budget.
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