So, yesterday was an important day! After a 2 mile bike ride and 2 mile run I completed 12 total miles of forward movement since Sunday. Why is the number 12 so important you ask? Well...let me explain!
A mere 12% of the world's population uses about 85% of the consumable water. This means that for the other 88% of the population, the majority of which live in the developing nations of the Global South, there is limited access to clean water for daily survival.
I ran 12 miles to encourage that 12% consuming the vast majority of the world's water, to share that water with the other 88% of our global brothers and sisters. Consistent local access to clean water can, provide health benefits, opportunities for women and children to do other work including school work, and reduce gender disparities in work, school, and healthy developmental play.
Next time you turn on the tap to fill a glass, consider making a donation to the organization of your choice that will secure access to safe clean water sources for those who don't already have that. WATER IS A HUMAN RIGHT NOT A PRIVILEGE!
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