This week marks five years since I was given the life-changing opportunity to travel with Wateraid America to see their work on the ground in Nicaragua. I blogged about the experience extensively, but words will never quite adequately express what that trip meant to me, personally and professionally. It not only solidified my commitment to […]
Finding Perspective and Celebrating The Privilege of Clean Water on World Water Day
Today (March 22) is World Water Day, a United Nations “holiday” that marks an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. It’s a big deal in my world. If you know me or follow me, you probably understand […]
On ONE.org: Creatively Using the Power of Community for Advocacy on #WorldWaterDay
On Friday, I had the honor of having a post published on the ONE blog. ONE, cofounded by Bono, is an international campaigning and advocacy organization of more than 6 million people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. I wrote about how I used the power of a community I […]
On World Moms Blog: Introducing Kids to Global Citizenship on World Water Day
Sunday, March 22nd was World Water Day, a day to celebrate water and bring awareness to the fact that far too many people still lack access to safe water and toilets. One in ten of the world’s population lives without safe drinking water and 40% do not have adequate sanitation. These statistics are staggering to […]
