Posted on Mar 21, 2018
World Water Day is an annual observance day on 22 March to highlight the importance of freshwater. It is also used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a variety of events. These can be educational, theatrical, musical or lobbying in nature. The day can also include campaigns to raise money for water projects. The first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was commemorated in 1993.
 
At the March 15th weekly meeting we had a speaker, Jeff Merriman from Water Ambassadors Canada, who told us about the international trips – mostly to Central America – that their non-profit organizes, to help communities with their water and sanitation needs.  Jeff was interested to hear that one of Rotary’s areas of focus is clean water and sanitation, and it made him think that our club might be interested in an upcoming trip that Water Ambassadors Canada is planning.  One of the founders is hosting their first ever “Vision” trip to Matagalpa Nicaragua, May 6 to 10th. The vision trip is a shortened version of a regular well repair trip and an opportunity for current and future sponsors to see some of their projects in Nicaragua plus do some hands-on repair work in rural villages.  A donation of $2,000 per person (tax receipted) is suggested to cover travel and other trip expenses.
“We want you to see first hand how simple it is to provide clean water. Last year, we helped over 30,000 people. We need your financial assistance and insight to continue this valuable work”.  Water Ambassadors Canada      www.waterambassadorscanada.org