Global Water Crisis
Name one of the two continents known to be most affected by water scarcity (the shortage of water recources)?
Africa or Asia
What is a student-led mission, fighting the local and global water crisis
The Maji Project at FSU
Who is not welcome to join the committee?
Anyone can join!
Who is primarily responsible for collecting water in many developing countries?
Women and children
Name one renewable energy source
solar, wind, wave, hydroelectric (ex. dams), biomass, geothermal
What percent of the Earth's water is freshwater?
3%
When was the MAji Project at FSU established?
2020
True or False: You have to run as fast as Usain Bolt to participate in the 5K
False! You can run, jog, walk, skip, or stroll. We encourage everyone to go at their own pace.
Water crisis/Limited access
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Why? Just because Maji loves to give back :)
Which global organization declared clean water a human right in 2010?
The United Nations (UN)
What are the 3 tenants of the Maji Project?
Education, fundraising, and service.
How much time is spent in our local 5k compared to the time spent actually collecting water globally every single day?
Altogether, our 5k can take up to 3 hours to complete.
Meanwhile, women and girls experiencing limited access to water can spend over 200 million hours collecting water in a single day.
Which region of the world has the lowest access to safely managed and clean drinking water?
Sub saharan africa
Which organization provides clean water through sustainable filtration systems and partnerships globally?
Fountains of Hope
True or False: Dirty Water kills more people each year than all forms of violence combined?
True
What does the word MAJi mean?
Maji is a Swahili word that translates to water in English
Lucky! You scored free points.
Why? Maji is known for its generosity.
How far do women in regions with limited access to water have to walk on average to collect water?
About 3.7 miles
What is one type of community service project that is beneficial to the local environment? (Hint: Maji hosts several each year)
Community clean up
How many people die each year from water related diseases?
About 1.4 million
Which country located in Africa inspired the origins of the MAji Project?
Tanzania
How many consecutive years has Maji Project hosted the Walk for Water 5K?
Three years
What global goal aims to ensure clean water and sanitation for all by 2030?
UN Sustainable Development Goal 6
What type of water filter is often distributed to purify water?
Ceramic or biosand filter