Today Twestival organisers released a global press release stating that Twestival is set to raise over $1million for Charity: Water.
In just one month, from volunteer effort alone, global Twitter-based charity event Twestival has created events in 175+ cities, predicted to raise $1 million for the 1.1billion people in the world who can’t access clean drinking water. Growing beyond all expectations since launching in January 2009, Twestival takes place for 24 hours on February 12th, everywhere from Bethlehem to Birmingham, Beijing to Boston, as up to 20,000 come together inspired by community and charity.
Organised 100% by volunteers connected on micro-blogging site Twitter, the simultaneous events will raise money for charity: water, a non-profit organisation bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. By rallying together globally, under short timescales, for a single aim on the same day, the Twestival team hopes to bring awareness that one in six of us on the planet don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water.
Donate via: http://twestival.com
I think that just about says it all. I am proud to be part of such a strong and giving community.
There are even folks coming up with ways to let those who can’t donate feel they are doing their bit. If you can’t donate, for whatever reason, go leave a comment on this YouTube video by Killert00thbrush:
You can help by ordering a Twestival t-shirt with a water bottle fail-whale logo designed especially for Twestival
You can also get personalised Twitter Ts from @dtsn, of which some of the proceeds go to Twestival.
And of course, there is your ticket. Go along to the Twestival website and select the city nearest to you. You can help the billion people in the world without clean water and attend an unforgettable party for just £5.
Why is it so important? Charity: Water explains why -
Right now, 1.1 billion people on the planet don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water. That’s one in six of us.
Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease, and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Many people in the developing world, usually women and children, walk more than three hours every day to fetch water that is likely to make them sick. Those hours are crucial, preventing many from working or attending school. Additionally, collecting water puts them at greater risk of sexual harassment and assault. Children are especially vulnerable to the consequences of unsafe water. Of the 42,000 deaths that occur every week from unsafe water and a lack of basic sanitation, 90% are children under 5 years old.
I can’t think of a better way to spend a little spare cash!
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