Many do not realize that just a few miles from the luxury resorts of Tulum, there are communities the either do not have easy access to clean water or have to pay for any clean water that is needed.
I am part of a global group of women, The Waterbearers, who are committed to bring clean water to those who do not have it. Many of you may remember the fundraiser from March where I raised money to purchase water filters. Each filter costs $50 and is capable of providing clean water for 100 people for up to 10 years! It is an incredible piece of low technology that is working around the world.
This past month, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Tulum, Mexico to deliver water filters and to help educate how they are used.
We went to two places: the first stop was to an elementary school where we had 20 minutes to share that drinking water is far healthier that the heavily-sugared water they are used to drinking.
I am part of a global group of women, The Waterbearers, who are committed to bring clean water to those who do not have it. Many of you may remember the fundraiser from March where I raised money to purchase water filters. Each filter costs $50 and is capable of providing clean water for 100 people for up to 10 years! It is an incredible piece of low technology that is working around the world.
This past month, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Tulum, Mexico to deliver water filters and to help educate how they are used.
We went to two places: the first stop was to an elementary school where we had 20 minutes to share that drinking water is far healthier that the heavily-sugared water they are used to drinking.
This is what the children are used to drinking; vendors are allowed on school grounds to sell this during recess and lunch.
We decided that we would communicate our message via a skit and a song. The skit was about a woman superhero coming to clean the rivers and to clean the drinking water to make it safe to drink.
We decided that we would communicate our message via a skit and a song. The skit was about a woman superhero coming to clean the rivers and to clean the drinking water to make it safe to drink.
And we taught them a song about the importance of drinking water. The kids were very friendly and eager to interact with us and were eager to see how the filters worked.
The second place we visited was a remote Mayan village about an hour and a half from Tulum in the jungle. About 30 villagers, mostly women, came to learn about the water filters
We first demonstrated to the group how to put the filter together (photo 3820), then we taught each household head individually.
This woman and her son, caught on quickly and were instrumental in helping teach the others.
This woman and her son, caught on quickly and were instrumental in helping teach the others.
It was so very heartwarming to see their faces when they realized that they no longer had to pay for water. They even asked for an additional filter that could be used in the local medical clinic.
This is the first of what I plan to be many global humanitarian trips with The Waterbearers. As I know more I will share more.
This is the first of what I plan to be many global humanitarian trips with The Waterbearers. As I know more I will share more.
