Charity Water

It's such a simple idea, it's beautiful.

You'd be surprised at how many problems are addressed by simply providing people with clean, accessible drinking water. Charity:water a non-profit stationed here in the New York that's getting clean drinking water to communities in undeveloped countries in an amazing way. Here's the impact it's having:

Education: Children no longer have to walk long distances all day to get their families water, so they can finally go to school and help break the cycle of poverty.

The Gender Gap: When parents have to make the decision of who to keep out of school to get water, most times it's the girls. So not only does Charity:water raise education involvement, but it helps young girls get the chances they deserve.

Health: Before these communities get clean drinking water, many of them have to drink dirty, microbial-infected water. With clean water, less people get sick.

Local Economies: When you don't have to worry about finding water to survive, you can start being more productive in farming, making goods to sell at market, and creating a better life for your family. 

I'm so lucky that I have a chance to help with an organization like this. Last night I went to their weekly volunteer night. I encourage anyone who's interested in getting involved to go to the volunteer section of the website. It's a great way to have an impact with a charity that's doing a lot of good, and it's an awesome way to meet new people too!

Ciao Bella!

Matteo "Charity" Yazge