TP Basics
What is the main mission of thirst project?
To bring clean drinking water to communities.
How many people worldwide lack access to clean water?
2 billion
Clean water helps prevent what kind of diseases?
Waterborne diseases
What color is commonly associated with water awareness?
Blue
How much of Earth’s water is drinkable?
Less than 1%
Who does thirst project empower to lead change?
Students / Young people
Which continent is most affected by the water crisis?
Africa
True or False: Dirty water can affect education.
True
Name one easy school-friendly fundraiser.
Bracelets, bake sale, water bottle sale, car wash.
What daily activity uses the most water at home?
Showering or flushing toilets
What type of water solution does thirst project help fund most often?
Clean water wells/projects
On average, how long do some people walk each day to collect water?
Up to 6 hours
Name one disease caused by unsafe water.
Cholera, dysentery, typhoid, diarrhea
What is a creative way to raise awareness on social media?
Challenges, reels, storytelling posts
What item uses more water to produce: a hamburger or an apple?
A hamburger
In what year was thirst project founded?
2008
What is one major cause of unsafe drinking water?
➡️ Pollution, poor sanitation, or lack of infrastructure.
Why are children especially affected by dirty water?
Weaker immune systems / missed school / illness.
True or False: You need a lot of money to make an impact.
False
How many gallons of water can a dripping faucet waste per day?
Up to 20 gallons.
True or false: Thirst project only works only in Africa.
False
Name one country where Thirst Project has worked.
Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Uganda, Kenya.
How does clean water improve a community long-term?
Better health, education, economic growth.
If a well costs about $8,000, how many $10 donations are needed?
800
True or False: Access to clean water is considered a human right.
True