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The Thirst Project

The Thirst Project. Region Training Conference 2016. Name, Position. The Thirst Project. Mission: To build a socially-conscious generation of young people who end the global water crisis. Works with students to raise awareness of the global water crisis.

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The Thirst Project

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  1. The Thirst Project Region Training Conference 2016 Name, Position

  2. The Thirst Project • Mission: To build a socially-conscious generation of young people who end the global water crisis. • Works with students to raise awareness of the global water crisis • Raises money funds freshwater wells and equipment to provide clean water to end the water crisis • Newest service partner of Key Club International

  3. The Thirst Project History • Founded by Seth Maxwell on May 9th, 2008, in Southern California • The idea began when Seth and a small group of friends handed out water bottles to the public, while spreading information about the water crisis. • From the water bottles, $1,700 was donated to build their first freshwater well. • Schools began inviting the college students to speaking events, and the dream of the Thirst Project began.

  4. Why Water? • Safe drinking water lowers disease rates (HIV, malaria, cholera, dysentery, etc.) • Having accessible, clean water reduces travel time to collect water. • On average, the journey for water is 3.75 miles • Women experience fatigue, dehydration, and miscarriages • Children are unable to receive an education • With water, communities can become agriculturally sustainable.

  5. Achievements • Built and founded projects in 13 countries; currently active in 7 countries • Swaziland, India, Uganda, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Kenya, and Colombia • Completed 920 water projects and counting • Raised over $8 million, of which 100% has been used to build water projects • Over 300,000 contributing students

  6. How to Help? • Fundraise! • Sell drinks and snacks at an event. Promote the fact that you are purchasing water for someone in another country. • Hold a dance for water. Raise money and awareness while you rock out to awesome music. • Get active and hold a jog-a-thon or 5K for water. • Contact The Thirst Project directly for more opportunities and event ideas.

  7. Want more information? • Check out the CyberKey for the CNH Infographic about The Thirst Project. • For more information, visit www.thirstproject.org.

  8. ? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

  9. Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Ryan Lin, Division 6 North Lt. Governor, 2016-2017 Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2016-2017

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