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04/14/2016

Blue Planet Network

Congrats to International Lifeline Fund and Blue Planet Network! Thks to Rudi Dundas, Jon Goulden and Karen Kanan Correa for telling this powerful story!

International Lifeline Fund, a Blue Planet Network member since 2011, is working with communities in Uganda to ensure everyone has access to clean water and sanitation. See how access to clean water enables a health clinic in Pallisa, Uganda to improve their medical services. Video shot by Rudi Dundas and edited by Jon Goulden.

03/03/2016

Blue Planet Network Members in Action: International Lifeline ...

International Lifeline Fund, a Blue Planet Network member since 2011, is working with communities in Uganda to ensure everyone has access to clean water and sanitation. See how access to clean water enables a health clinic in Pallisa, Uganda to improve their medical services. Video shot by Rudi Dundas and edited by Jon Goulden.

01/22/2016

Some good water news to start the weekend off right!

Today's Lake Tahoe Fun Fact: Since November, more than 15 BILLION GALLONS of water have been added to Lake Tahoe! Interestingly, most of that came before El Niño officially arrived.

12/29/2015

While it's almost 2016, you still have the chance to make a difference in 2015 by making a tax-deductible donation today. Five minutes of your time can create hours and years of opportunity for people like Roman and Brenda who just want a chance to make a better life. blueplanetnetwork.org/donate

12/12/2015

Blue Planet Network members build and rehabilitate rural water supply systems, deliver improved toilets, and support communities to employ proper hygiene. This is not easy work, but it helps people to change their own lives. http://bit.ly/21Y5Em6 #givewatergiveopportunity

12/10/2015

Human Rights Day 10 December 2015 : Home

It's International Human Rights Day! And water is a human right. Support the people who are working to provide clean water to communities around the globe with a donation to Blue Planet Network today.

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10 De…

12/05/2015

Thrive Networks

http://buff.ly/1SDI8EI Poor #sanitation can cause disease, leading to worse attendance at school and work. Learn how you can help.

Mrs. Tik talks with Thrive Networks Sanitation staff member

12/01/2015

It's #GivingTuesday! The gift of water brought smiles to these kids in Village Narikala in India and your support can bring joy to so many more. https://blueplanetnetwork.org/donate/

11/24/2015

Your contribution can help bring the most important resource, #water, to those who need it. Find out more at: http://buff.ly/1T1i6v6

11/21/2015

One Thing Holds Us Together – Water

“I love water because it is the one thing that matters
to every living thing on the planet.” Please consider helping bring clean #water to someone in need this Thanksgiving by donating to Blue Planet Network. http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4a57f1bdec58905feb2610cf5&id=5d61fbb3b4&e=

11/19/2015

Here's what a day in your life might look like without clean water

An interesting look at what an average day in America might look like w/o access to #cleanwater. World Toilet Day

A hypothetical look at the day in the life of an average American without access to clean water.

11/19/2015

Happy United Nations World Toilet Day! With 1 in 3 people lacking access to a toilet globally proper #sanitation is necessary as we move into the future

11/16/2015

South Africa Drought Reduces Water Supply as Curbs Sought

#SouthAfrica is experiencing their worst #drought in 23 years, with water storage falling short of demand by 3 billion liters daily. http://buff.ly/1HQnrVt

Water usage by customers of the biggest South African provider exceeds what it’s able to store by more than 1,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools each day as the nation experiences record temperatures...

11/16/2015

More than 5 million People in Vietnam to Benefit from New World Bank-Financed Rural Sanitation and Water Supply Program

Great news for #Vietnam! $200 million from the @WorldBank will help bring better #water supply to 255000 households.

More than 5 million people living in the poorest rural and mountainous areas of Vietnam are expected to benefit from improved access to sanitation and water supply, thanks to a $200 million credit approved...

11/16/2015

We got some great responses from you all on why water is important! Read a few of them here, and learn how you can help honor Lisa Nash's service to Blue Planet Network. http://buff.ly/1Lixuxo

10/28/2015

A fond farwell to our dear friend Lisa D. Nash. We wish her the best in her future endeavors. http://buff.ly/1O5wZhE

10/26/2015

Senegal turns to sewage in bid to meet renewable goals

A project in #Senegal that aims to turn the country's #sanitation woes into a new power source. http://buff.ly/1KB7wEV @Reuters

growth of Senegalese capital created sanitationproblems

10/25/2015

Blue Planet Network - Tell Us Why You Love Water

There is still time to let us know why #cleanwater and #sanitation are important to you! Follow the link to share. http://buff.ly/200Uk7S

Tell us why water matters to you

10/22/2015

We want to hear from you! Tell us why you love #cleanwater and #sanitation by following the link. http://buff.ly/1LIZPlj

10/21/2015

Chronic malnutrition to rise in Yemen on lack of water, poor sanitation

Due to fighting in Yemen 80% of the population, around 20 mil people, are struggling to get access to #cleanwater.

By Katie Nguyen LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A lack of drinking water and poor sanitation in Yemen are likely to lead to a rise in chronic malnutrition with children under five most at risk,...

10/20/2015

India’s Toilet Shortage Costs More Than $50 Billion

"A lack of toilets costs India more than $50 billion a year" #sanitation http://buff.ly/1LINs93

A lack of toilets costs India more than $50 billion a year, mostly through premature deaths and hygiene-related diseases, a study found.

10/19/2015

We want to hear from you so we can better understand what motivates the nearly 7,000 of you in our Blue Planet Network community! Follow the link to let us know what it is about the clean #water and #sanitation projects our 115 member organizations do in 27 countries that excites you! http://buff.ly/1LkpG1M

10/17/2015

Clean water for developing nations

Exciting new technology that could be used to bring #cleanwater to rural areas of #India http://buff.ly/1Lcxgvc

The NEWgenerator features a hydroponic system that uses treated water and nutrients to grow plants.

10/16/2015

Protect! Don't Infect: Germ Wars

Check out this 2010 award winning YouTube video on why handwashing is super important! #TBT #GlobalHandwashingDay http://buff.ly/1RyHQ1Q

Watch Staph Sergeant and his army of germs who are trying to take over the world but are foiled by PDI agents. How can he be defeated??? Learn the 3 simple s...

10/15/2015

There are 5 proven steps to handwashing. They are: wet, lather soap, scrub, rinse & dry! http://buff.ly/1ZmiA48

10/15/2015

Hygiene means more girls can stay in school when they start menstruating. That’s why I raise a hand for hygiene this #GlobalHandwashingDay.

10/15/2015

In 2013, Elmo helped us celebrate #GlobalHandwashingDay: http://buff.ly/1VK02eI . RT & join us this year! #TBT

10/15/2015

According to WHO and UNICEF, only 65% of hospitals in low & middle income countries have access to soap and water! #GlobalHandwashingDay

10/15/2015

Good hygiene helps kids stay healthy & in school, which is why I raise a hand for hygiene. #GlobalHandwashingDay

10/15/2015

The Fundamental Question About Water

Diarrhea may be a minor inconvenience in some places but in many countries it kills. Celebrate #GlobalHandwashingDay http://buff.ly/1LmsHjh

WASH continues to be one of the most practical ways we can fulfill our commitment to the world's children. If everyone had access to safe drinking water, a staggering 90 percent of diarrhea deaths could...

10/15/2015

Good hygiene prevents diarrhea & can prevent undernutrition. This is 1 reason governments should measure handwashing. #GlobalHandwashingDay

10/12/2015

El Niño could leave 4 million people in Pacific without food or drinking water

While the #ElNino might be good news for us in California, the weather pattern could leave millions of people without food or #cleanwater in the Pacific. The Guardian http://buff.ly/1VOlmjb

Papua New Guinea drought has already claimed two dozen lives and looming El Niño weather pattern could be as severe as in 1997-98, when 23,000 people died

10/08/2015

Come check out Blue Planet Network at the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at SOCAP...and see the Blue Angels while u r here!

10/07/2015

#Drought in Costa Rica is causing 150,000 people to go without #water for up to 12 hours a day http://buff.ly/1VC0ICU

09/21/2015

India: Sanitation is Also About Dignity

"More than 60% of all open defecation in the world takes place in India." A well written article on the importance of #sanitation in India. http://buff.ly/1FpLmKh Skoll World Forum

While developed countries realized the importance of sanitation nearly two centuries ago, developing countries are yet to come to grips with this issue. As a result, people’s health and quality of life...