I created this blog to talk about the importance of clean
water and to talk about how one person can make a difference with patience,
hard work, and a sustained effort. Many of you know I’m a marketer by
trade, working for a small software company called SmartBear.
Recently, I attended the #Inbound13
conference in Boston, which is an event created by Hubspot where I learned about
the work being done by Charity: Water.
I was impressed by Charity: Water’s mission and their
ability to communicate the importance of clean water. For me, that message was
a connection between my marketing life and my personal passion, so it really
hit home. Sure, we all know we need clean water to sustain life and prevent
disease. However, I never realized that young women are primarily responsible
for collecting water for the family. In many cases, they spend their day
walking miles carrying heavy jugs of dirty, contaminated water. It’s dangerous,
difficult, and comes at a heavy price. Because this is a daily chore, they
cannot go to school.
Simply by supplying clean water, you allow a village or a
region to be healthier and make it possible for the women to become educated, and
education is the only way to overcome poverty. Many of you also know I have a
daughter, and were in not for circumstance, that could be her. Instead, she’s
preparing for college, something most of those girls could never dream of.
As your child heads back to school, I encourage you to watch this video about
the work Charity: Water is doing and
donate to their #september campaign.
