March 22nd 2009 was declared World Water Day 2009, designated by the UN. According to some sources (like World Vision and the UK Government) 900 million people do not have access to clean water. To see their video, click here. It reminds me of what I take for granted. I turn on the faucet and know I'm going to get clean, drinkable water - both cold and hot. I know that I don't have to worry about any waterborne diseases. But there are so many people who are not able to do this.
Here's another World Water Day video made by a charity organization.
For more information on water and sanitation programs, visit the UN site at www.unwater.org. This year, the primary focus has been transboundary waters.
