SIXTH GRADERS ARE PARTNERING WITH

Students are currently studying the physical and human geography of Africa. Africa’s diverse landscape, range of climates, abundance of natural resources, and rich cultural traditions make for a truly fascinating exploration. Unfortunately, many parts of sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing a crisis.  A crisis that is affecting women, children, families and farmers.  A lack of an all-important resource: WATER.

Clean, safe drinking water is scarce. Today, nearly one billion people in the developing world don't have access to it. Yet, we often take it for granted, we sometimes waste it, and maybe some of us even pay too much to drink it from little plastic bottles.  Water is the foundation of life. And still today, all around the world, far too many people spend their entire day searching for it.  In places like sub-Saharan Africa, time lost gathering water and suffering from water-borne diseases is limiting people's true potential. Education is lost to sickness. Economic development is lost while people are simply trying to survive.  Lack of access to safe water and proper sanitation limits education and food production, it harms health and contributes to a cycle of poverty.  This a REAL problem, affecting REAL people and your children are hoping to make a REAL impact.

Access to clean water can help break the cycle of poverty.

Students have decided to partner with The Water Project, a non-profit organization that provides reliable water projects (wells, sand dams, rainwater catchments, sanitation systems, filtration systems and spring protection) to communities in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from a lack of access to clean water and proper sanitation. After the winter break, students will participate in a week-long service learning project that aims to take a step closer at solving this global challenge.  The project titled “Be the Change. Bring the Change”, focuses on universal access to clean water and sanitation for people all over the world. Students will have the option of participating in fundraising activities to raise money to help fund a water project in sub-Saharan Africa. Details to follow after the winter break. Go, Global Goals Champions!