Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Celebrate World Water Week with Events Across the District














The UNICEF Tap Project is based on a simple concept: during World Water Week March 19-25th,
restaurants would ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, and all funds raised would support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world. The concept is basic and compelling: “When You Take Water, Give Water.” For a full list of restaurants in DC CLICK HERE.

You can also join the DC Tap Project on March 24th at the Goethe Institut to benefit UNICEF's efforts. The evening will feature music, wine, a photography exhibit, live music and exciting silent auction. All proceeds will benefit UNICEF's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Cameroon, Mauritania, Togo and Vietnam. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 day-of-event. CLICK HERE to PURCHASE.

Want to learn more on? Join WASH Advocates on March 22nd as they highlight achievements providing access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Speakers will share their personal stories on how they are working to provide millions of people with access to WASH.

The event, "A Drink to the World: Celebrating Success in Water and Sanitation", will take place in the Russell Senate Office Building – Kennedy Caucus Room (Constitution Ave & 1st St, NE Washington, DC 20002) from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public, however you must register online HERE.

Speakers include:
  • Greg Allgood Director Children’s Safe Water Drinking Program, Proctor & Gamble
  • Simon Laari Catholic Relief Service Ghana
  • Peter Lochery Water Team Director, CARE
  • Treana Peake Fashion designer, Obakki Foundation

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