Such a huge global response to World Water Day has generated some wonderful articles, blog posts and resources. Check it out:

♦ Infographic from Able Skills about how plumbers can play a leading role in ending the water crisis:

♦ Watch what a typical day looks like for an Oxfam plumber in Kenya:

♦ Article in Good about making every day World Water Day

By coming together to establish unexpected partnerships, grow local capacity, and improve monitoring of results and impact, we can find lasting solutions. We must look beyond simply installing water pumps, constructing latrines, and counting people reached and instead look toward innovative programs that put systems in place for permanent service delivery for generations to come.

♦ Gaining access to water isn’t as simple as turning on the tap for one in nine people on the planet. Read about one Heifer International volunteer taking a walk in the shoes of a young woman fetching water from a far off well. A Young Girl’s Mile Walk for Water

Happy World Water Day!

Every day, the world population grows by 200,000 people. But fresh water that is readily available for human use makes up less than 1% of the world’s water. Despite the scarcity, there is still a deplorable amount of waste, and resource allocation is often unfairly biased against vulnerable populations. So, what to do when there are more people than resources and the resources we do have are mismanaged?

The United Nations’ answer: Cooperate.

Water cooperation, the theme of this year’s World Water Day, means getting everyone together—scientists, policy makers, governments, water management specialists, non-profits—to ensure that fresh water best serves everyone’s needs.

Check out this infographic from UN Water for more info (click to enlarge):

So what can YOU do TODAY to promote global access to fresh water for the 1.6 billion people who lack it?

• Learn
• Advocate: Blow up your friends’ news feeds on facebook, tweet, tweet and tweet some more, visit Alakamisy
• Hit the streets
• Donate
• Tell Congress: No more dirty water!
• 10 more ways

 Today, and every day, let’s make water an instrument of peace.

p.s–hope everyone got the Vanilla Ice reference in the title of this post

World Water Day is coming up on March 22^nd! For almost 80 years, the global community has been celebrating World Water Day by advocating for a better way to conserve resources and protect our human right to water.

Join the millions supporting this cause by taking action. Here’s how*:

DONATE YOUR VOICE

So far, WWD Twitter and Facebook donors have reached over 37,000 people with the message – and they’re just getting started. Use the links on this page to donate your Twitter or Facebook for the day.

IF YOU’RE IN WASHINGTON DC

1. March 21st: Learn more about Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) at a training session. “Get Schooled on WASH” with other civic leaders, students, professors and development professionals. Registration is FREE! Register here. 

2. March 21st: Join the party. Register to attend “A Drink to the World: Celebrating Success in Water and Sanitation” and hear from celebrities, politicians, field workers and other honored guests at a cocktail reception on Capitol Hill. Reservations required. Register here.

3. March 22nd: Participate in Advocacy Day and connect with Congressional offices on the Hill to advocate for greater attention to WASH initiatives worldwide! Join an advocacy team here.

IF YOU’RE AT HOME

1. Start buying smart and making eco-responsible decisions at home: Install a FloLogic System which helps you conserve water and protect your home from water damage by acting like a circuit breaker for your home’s plumbing system.

2. Advocate for clean water in your congressional district. Register here to hold an “in district meeting” with local leadership!

3. Find a WWD celebration, activity or event near you. There’s plenty going on all over the country. See a list of planned activities in the US here. In other countries here.

* Source– Dig Deep: Field Notes