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Water, the Source of Life

I have lived in countries where a water shortage is part of our daily routine. We used ground water pumped to water tanks for our daily usage but had to buy bottled water for our cooking and drinking. All the homes built before 1995 had a rather intricate piping system.





//“ // //The one without the knob is the government drinking water. It is no longer available...has its own piping. Middle is hot and cold for washing the dishes.... Far right connected to filter and cold tab is drinking water... Common knowledge for a Lebanese.” //

Coming to Canada and having water easily available is a treat……The Wavemakers workshop was a wake-up call for many and a reminder for some. The ideas are excellent, and the teaching resources are a treasure. The story of Gladys and the community learning and the maps of water crisis areas make me wonder; Why are governments not educating their own people to promote awareness? Why are they not building the proper infra-structure needed to a healthier life style?

This is a page created for me, lest I forget….



Water Facts Water covers about 3/4 of the Earth’s surface. About 97% percent of the water is salty. About 3% of the water is fresh water: 2% of that water is frozen and only 1% is usable for daily supply. Source: []

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Children filling drinking water in the Shatilla "1948-Palestinian" Refugees camp, Beirut-Lebanon.

http://www.sietske-in-beiroet.blogspot.ca/
 * Sietske is a very close friend and colleague of mine. I was granted permission to use her photos

 Water Facts Water covers about 3/4 of the Earth’s surface. About 97% percent of the water is salty. About 3% of the water is fresh water: 2% of that water is frozen and only 1% is usable for daily supply. Source: []