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GOOD Magazine: Water

For World Water Day 2008, we look at the planet's water, how it's being used, and the increasing strains on this vital resource. Drink up!

National Geographic's Wild Chronicles

Watch National Geographic Wild Chronicle's recent feature on the
PlayPump Water System.  See how the power of play can bring
water to the world. Video courtesy of National Geographic.

The Miniature Earth

The idea of reducing the world’s population to a community of only 100 people is very useful and important. It makes us easily understand the differences in the world. Visit The Miniature Earth project for more information.

GOOD: The UN Millennium Declaration

In 2000, 189 nations came together and made a promise to eradicate extreme poverty by 2015. This promise led to the Millennium Declaration outlining 8 specific goals to help the world realize this promise. Visit The Millenium Promise for more information.

Circle of Blue

Award Winning photojournalist Bent Stirton describes the world water crisis from his front-line perspective. Visit Circle of Blue online for more information.

Running Dry, narrated by Jane Seymour

This is the preview to a documentary which focuses attention on the thousands of lives lost daily resulting from a shortage of water. Learn more at runningdry.org

The Long Walk

Watch just a few minutes of the long walk that many women and girls must make, everyday, to collect water.

UNDP's Human Development Report 2006 - Beyond Scarcity

Across the world, 2.6 billion people lack access to water and sanitation. The world water crisis is one of the main obstacles in the way of human development and of reaching Millennium Development goals. View more videos by visiting the UNDP online.

Briefing on the African Water Crisis

The Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health held a hearing this afternoon: "Africa's Water Crisis and the U.S. Response." Rep. Earl Blumenauer gives testimony.

The PlayPump® Water System

Learn more about this innovative water system and how it's changing lives in sub-Saharan Africa. Visit www.playpumps.org to learn more.