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PartyPaloozaNW - Water 1st
PartyPaloozaNW has recently learned about an organization called
Water 1st International that is working tirelessly to provide clean
water to poor communities who need it.
We are teaming up with Rishad Q. on 4 events this summer to raise
money and awareness for this great organization.
- Curry Dinner Party in Redmond - June 28th
- Pirate Party in Redmond - July 26th
- Summer BBQ - TBD
- Formal Gala - TBD
If you are interested in attending or volunteering at any of these
events, please email Suz at suz@partypaloozanw.com
The following is information about Water 1st that was taken directly
from their website at: http://www.water1st.org
Water 1st International's Mission
Water 1st’s mission is to serve families in the poorest communities
in the world as they implement community-managed projects that
integrate water supply, sanitation, and health education.
Why Water 1st? We envision a world free of extreme poverty.
Providing people with safe water systems, latrines, and hygiene
education is the 1st step to ending the cycle of poverty and death.
The lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitary latrines is the
top public health problem in the world and the number-one killer of
children in the world. Lack of access to clean water has a devastating
effect on women and girls who are traditionally responsible for water
collection.
Water 1st wants to unite people to fight this worldwide, silent
catastrophe. We believe the global water crisis will be solved when we
build a community of concerned individuals and motivate and mobilize
them to take simple, effective actions.
People living in extreme poverty have many needs, but we believe
water comes 1st. Water projects are the foundation on which strong
communities are built. Through provision of sustainable water,
sanitation, and health projects, our goal is to address the most
fundamental issues of childhood death, poverty and gender equality.
Please join us in our quest to change lives and save lives by making a
donation to Water 1st, or getting involved in the Water 1st
community.
