The Water Crisis
The number one killer in the world is unsafe
water; 14,000 people – including 5,000 children – die each day because of
contaminated water. More than one
billion people (1 in 5 people) still lack access to safe drinking water. (World Health Organization) Nearly half of the
world’s population suffers from illnesses caused by drinking or bathing in
contaminated water.
Unsafe-water-related disease is the single
largest killer of infants in developing countries—diarrhea alone causes
about 1.6 million infant deaths each year—and access to safe water is the most
important factor in the survival of children under the age of
five.
Adequate clean water is essential for all other
community development. Lack of water and sanitation is also a major obstacle to
education for children across the world. In addition, safe water is vital for
economic growth. In many nations, water shortage is a cause of violent conflict. Without safe water, there is no sustainable future for much of the developing
world.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW CELF EDUCATOR'S GUIDE AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. Use these activities to reinforce information provided in the LifeStraw
Educator's Guide. Activities and supplements are designed to introduce water-related topics in depth, through active learning. The materials encourage students to think about the importance of water in their own lives, and what actions they can take to help protect this vital and precious resource.
Support the CELF Education Campaign to raise awareness of water issues and
sustainability topics. DONATE NOW
How can you help?
Vestergaard Fransden created the LifeStraw, a portable water-filtering device. The LifeStrawremoves 99.99999% of waterborne bacteria and 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites preventing waterborne illnesses - without the use of harmful chemicals. The LifeStrawis the result of Vestergaard Fransden’s
enormous effort on behalf of sustainable design, innovative inventions that
improve health and safety of those less fortunate.
With
your help, families around the world will have access to clean drinking
water.
DOWNLOAD the Vestgaard Frandsen flyer (English or Spanish) for more information on
LifeStrawand waterborne issues.
Donate to SaveLives - Create
a School or Community Fundraiser
You and your school or community can help
bring clean and safe
drinking water, preventing waterborne illnesses, to children and rural
communities around the world. Create
a School LifeStraw Fundraiser using your own ideas or with help from CELF. Collected funds can be donated
directly to the Rotary Foundation through this link: LifeStraw Donations. After making your donation, please send CELF
an email to let us
know about your contribution and fundraising
campaign. Send us your photos to share online with other schools.
Just $6.50 required to provide a child pure drinking water for approximately one year.
All funds are collected by our partner,
Rotary International's "The Rotary 1090 Foundation",
with 100% of your funds going to the purchase, shipping/freight costs
and related insurance. LifeStrawsare airlifted
in large quantities by staff from
The University of Miami Medical Center, along
with medical supplies, directly to where
they are needed. Currently the LifeStraws are going to Haiti to
prevent Cholera. Over 50,000 straws have
been delivered to date to Haiti - check out the Rotary
Water Projects site for videos and
more information.
Contact patti@celfeducation.org for ideas and support for a LifeStraw Donation program in your community.
EDUCATORS: Want to purchase a LifeStraw for use in your classroom? Discounts are available to educators directly from retail partners: Earth Easy (Contact Ben - email or (888)451-6752) and mention CELF referral).
LifeStraw® is a product of:
Water Guide and Materials:
Teaching the LifeStraw®: Educator's Guide & Materials
Downloadable PDFs:
Educator's Guide
Student Pullout 3-5
Student Pullout 6-8
Student Pullout 9-12
Water Stories Supplement
Complete the form and
SEND US YOUR STORY!
Send to: info@celfeducation.org
DONATE NOW: You can donate online using Paypal or by check. If you wish to pay by check, please make check payable to:
The Rotary 1090 Foundation
P.O.
Box 2399
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303
Mark the memo line "LifeStraws"
The Rotary 1090 Foundation's Water Projects in Haiti:
Post the results of your fundraiser here! Send them to patti@celfeducation.org.
CELF Student Ambassadors are trained in sustainability concepts and related water-issues. They represent CELF and demonstrate the LifeStraw® in CELF and community programs locally, regionally and nationally where they speak about water-related health, economic & social issues, as well as innovations in humanitarian design. To become a CELF Student Ambassador email patti@celfeducation.org.
Upcoming presentations include:
8th Annual National Sustainable
Design Expo featuring EPA’s P3 Competition
April 21 – 22
Washington, D.C.
Green Festival
New York
April 21-22
Javits Center North, NYC