For relevancy I have provided this link.
In 2006 and 2007 I traveled to Ghana. I was first made aware of the crisis of clean water when our professor told us to not eat the lettuce on the plane because of water security. Even the bags sold to local residents are still not clean sufficiently for foreigners to not still be affected adversely by them. But the event that made the most profound impression on me was when my soon to be mother-in-law would not allow Black Africa to give me, the very same water she gave to her own children. The youngest at the time was 5. Just one year older than my son.
It was in those interactions the dream of using art to provide clean water was born. Our mission as a company is to use a portion of all proceeds to provide as many families as possible in Ghana with access to clean water. First through water purification tablets, with a goal of providing easier access to clean water and the improvement of the existing water delivery system.
I found the above article, and while it is dated (2008), it continues to be a relevant issue today. And has most likely become an even greater crisis. As an American I can honestly say I have always taken clean water, and many other things, for granted.
We will be announcing the launch of our estore soon! The final details are still being worked out. But we look forward to your continued of support our mission- to make the world more beautiful, more sustainable through art.
art+clean h2O=happy africa!
In 2006 and 2007 I traveled to Ghana. I was first made aware of the crisis of clean water when our professor told us to not eat the lettuce on the plane because of water security. Even the bags sold to local residents are still not clean sufficiently for foreigners to not still be affected adversely by them. But the event that made the most profound impression on me was when my soon to be mother-in-law would not allow Black Africa to give me, the very same water she gave to her own children. The youngest at the time was 5. Just one year older than my son.
It was in those interactions the dream of using art to provide clean water was born. Our mission as a company is to use a portion of all proceeds to provide as many families as possible in Ghana with access to clean water. First through water purification tablets, with a goal of providing easier access to clean water and the improvement of the existing water delivery system.
I found the above article, and while it is dated (2008), it continues to be a relevant issue today. And has most likely become an even greater crisis. As an American I can honestly say I have always taken clean water, and many other things, for granted.
We will be announcing the launch of our estore soon! The final details are still being worked out. But we look forward to your continued of support our mission- to make the world more beautiful, more sustainable through art.
art+clean h2O=happy africa!
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