Beads for “Water Challenge” – ’14

  • Location
    United States
  • Status
    Active

The Problem

By making hand made paper beads, we will help provide clean water for people is Africa. We have done this by participating in the Students Rebuild "Water Challenge" project. http://studentsrebuild.org/find-challenge/water-challenge

Our Plan

Every 20 handmade beads we make will provide access to clean water for one person. How? This school year, our handmade beads have been part of providing 16,173 people clean water in Tanzania because the Bezos Family Foundation through Students Rebuild matches beads with funding for 41 water projects that serve schools and communities. Since 20 beads = clean water for 1 person, the overall goal was to receive at least 323,460 beads. The symbol of beads for the Water Challenge because they've been used in the African culture for thousands of years. Our group made 389 paper beads that will provide clean water for nearly 20 people in Africa. We feel very proud of being part of making a difference.

Themes Addressed

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    Clean Water
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    Community
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    Peace & Safety

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