November 17th, 2008

Ethiopia is Africa's largest population of people without clean water than any other country in Africa. Imagine walking miles and miles on dirt roads and for what? Polluted water that's harmful and even lethal? 75% of the population lacks clean, safe drinking water. Children are dying just because they are thirsty and have only mucky, parasite infested, dirty water to drink.

Charity Water is helping out over 33 communities in Ethiopia, by building wells for each community that will provide them with clean, drinkable water. It's a non-profit organization brining water that is safer and closer to people.

It all began last year when charity founder, Scott Harrison was turning 32. All he asked for his birthday instead of gifts was a donation of 32$ from everyone he knew to build a well in Kenya. He was able to raise $150,000 and all every single dollar went towards the water systems built in 3 hospitals and 1 school.

We are planning on doing a variety of fundraising ideas to raise enough money for one well. Our goal is to raise enough money to build our own well. Which is why we need your help, support, and ambition. Help us help others.

If you made a donation, kindly let the students of A.C.T. know by signing our Charity Water guest book on Ms. Corso's weblog.