Water is a necessary resource for sustainable living, yet 748 million people lack access to clean water – the equivalent of nearly two and a half times the United States population. To address this crisis and to acknowledge water’s essential presence on the earth, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 as World Water Day in 1993.
I was so excited to partner with World Vision to share with you what they had planned for this. I received the umbrella and gorgeous silk scarf for sharing this with you. The blue umbrella, sporting World Vision’s logo and a call to save lives with water, serves as a practical reminder that rainwater is considered a precious resource for people that lack established water systems. From the World Vision Gift Catalog, the Royal Silk Scarf is made with luxurious silk, using Fair-Trade practices. The blend of soft colors emulates the purifying qualities of water and the vibrant life that it sustains.
I wanted to help World Vision spread awareness for people around the globe who need safe water sources by using the umbrella and beautiful, watercolor scarf to start a conversation. Using them around town, people do ask what it means and I am super excited to tell them about it. IT is shocking how many people know nothing about it. It’s great to be able to share this knowledge with anyone I meet. Both of these are a great symbol to remind us how precious a resource water is to our world and how important it is not to waste it.
How do you do your part to save on water in your house?