How to help people get clean water

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Louis Jean Foundation
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How to help people get clean water

• Although clean water is incredibly inexpensive
  and necessary to live in, there are still
  billions of people who dont have access to it.
  There are many causes of this problem, from lack
  of funding to government corruption and
  everything in between. However, there are steps
  you can take to make a difference in this
  situation and provide clean water for people who
  dont have it yet. Here are some ideas on how you
  can help people get clean water.

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What causes unclean water?

• The waterborne illness kills hundreds of
  thousands of children each year and prevents them
  from reaching their full potential. Diseaseas
  well as parasites, bacteria, and other
  contaminantscan enter drinking water sources via
  leaky pipes or unclean lakes or rivers.
  Protecting these sources is necessary for
  protecting public health. Some government-funded
  programs make clean water more accessible in
  communities around the world, so keep reading for
  tips on how you can contribute to these efforts!
  12 of households lack access to improved water
  sources.

Diseases caused by unclean water
The disease can be spread through unclean water
or poor sanitation. Infectious diseases that may
result from drinking unclean water include
cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis A and typhoid
fever. Poor sanitation can lead to intestinal
worms, dysentery, and diarrhea. People with
chronic diseases are especially at risk for
dehydration because they cannot keep liquids
down. Dehydration caused by infectious disease
occurs when fluids exit our bodies faster than
they enter it, so we become progressively more
dehydrated until we die of thirst (dehydration).
Thus, one needs clean water to avoid getting
sick clean water allows your body to continue
functioning normally by replacing lost fluids as
needed.
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How much does unclean water cost?

• Clean Water Funding! The CDC estimates that
  each year, approximately 842,000 Americans fall
  ill and over 10,000 die from diseases associated
  with drinking contaminated water. Its no secret
  that drinking clean water is vital to health and
  well-being. Although were in an age where
  getting potable liquids seems like a no-brainer,
  clean water isnt always accessibleor
  affordablefor everyone. But there are plenty of
  organizations out there looking to do something
  about it.

Is your donation tax-deductible?
While many donations are tax-deductible, its
important to check before you give. Make sure
youre donating directly through a nonprofit
organizationdonations made directly through a
person or company may not be eligible for a tax
deduction. To check whether your donation is
tax-deductible, contact your financial advisor or
your local IRS office and refer to Publication
526. The IRS website also has helpful information
about charitable giving and deductions.
Alternatively, you can use a service like Charity
Navigator, which provides free ratings of
charities based on their finances and
transparency. Consider sharing Donating money
isnt your only option! Donating household items
like clothing or books can be an easy way to help
out those in need without spending extra cash.
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Are there alternative ways to donate?

• Not everyone has a pile of cash sitting around,
  and there are other ways you can donate without
  breaking your budget. Consider pitching in for
  your loved ones next birthday or a special
  holiday gift (say, This year, Ill be dropping
  off a birthday donation instead of gifts. Will
  you let me know where we should send it?). Just
  keep in mind that even though these are
  much-appreciated donations, they wont completely
  pay for drilling an entire well.
• If you want to donate money but arent sure how,
  make sure to research organizations working on
  clean water projects near their communities and
  decide which group or groups are best suited for
  your donation some require ongoing support while
  others only need specific materialsfor example,
  shoesto use in exchange for clean water. Ask
  your company if they partner with any charities
  many do.

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Contact Us

• Address - 147-08 235 Street Rosedale NY 11422
• Email - info_at_louisjeanfoundation.org
• Phone - [phone]
• Website - https//louisjeanfoundation.org/
• Blog - https//louisjeanfoundation.org/clean-water
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