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World Water Day 2023 was celebrated on March 22. The theme of this year’s global celebrations was Accelerating Change. We are thrilled to report that our third annual World Water Day virtual auction exceeded our $10,000 goal, coming in at $13,000! A huge thank you to the generous auction donors and all of the participants Continue reading
World Water Day is March 22nd. This day, celebrated around the world, is focused on bringing attention to our most vital source of life: water. This year’s World Water Day theme is: Accelerating Change. This World Water Day [2023] is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. And because water affects us Continue reading
The following is written by PWW guest blogger, Dean Burgess, shared with permission. Image via Pexels Rainwater harvesting is a process by which one collects and stores rain for future use. While the practice of harvesting rainwater has existed for centuries, it is regaining prominence across the country due to adverse climate changes such as Continue reading
Pure Water for the World has been installing rainwater harvesting systems in rural communities since 2014. It is an important tool used to provide sustainable, reliable access to water in homes, schools, and healthcare facilities. To learn more about our first RWH project in Honduras, constructed at a rural school in 2014, (photo right), click Continue reading
Mark your calendars for the Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, opening March 20 at 9am EST and closing at 9pm EST on March 22. World Water Day is March 22. In celebration of this important day, PWW is hosting the 3rd annual Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, March 20-22. Our goal is to raise Continue reading
Mark your calendars for the Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, opening March 20 at 9am EST and closing at 9pm EST on March 22. World Water Day is March 22. In celebration of this important day, PWW is hosting the 3rd annual Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, March 20-22. Our goal is to raise Continue reading
Back by popular demand…Inspirato for Good Do good. Give back. Vacation Better. Featured as a special Valentine’s Day opportunity, we are bringing back Inspirato Vacation Packages for PWW’s 3rd annual Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, to be held March 20-22 in celebration of World Water Day 2023. For the auction, we’ll be featuring three Continue reading
Do you know that one (1) in four (4) people on our planet lacks reliable access to safely managed drinking water? And, even though it’s 2023 and we have achieved amazing advancements, waterborne illnesses continue to be a leading cause of death, with an estimated 829,000 people dying each year from water-related diarrheal illnesses. Life Continue reading
Last year, we announced the establishment of a new community-based program, the Community Education Program (CEP), in Limonade, Haiti (read more). This community-driven program involves PWW training and supporting local community leaders, known as Lead Community Agents, to serve as WASH paraprofessionals. Trained LCAs deliver safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) trainings, by way of Continue reading
Written by Tom Brandvold, PWW Board Member Greetings Pure Water for the World Family, My name is Tom Brandvold. I am President of Premier Water & Energy Technology Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida and a member of the Board of Directors of Pure Water for the World. One of my great privileges working with PWW is seeing Continue reading