CannedWater4Kids (CW4K) Funds and Completes Clean Water Project in Africa. Over 400,000 Villagers Experience Clean, Safe Water for the First Time
Sussex, WI (PRWEB) March 11, 2014 -- Thanks to a recently completed clean water project in Lusaka the capital of Zambia Central Africa, people of the Msisi compound which has an estimated population of over 400,000, mostly children, now have access to clean, safe water.
Bishop Benson Chiwoma, coordinator of the project in Africa, said, “The clean water will allow for successful agriculture, food and energy production. Most importantly, it will cut down on waterborne diseases and allow the children healthy development and a better chance at survival.”
CW4K Founder, Greg Stromberg added, “It makes us feel good knowing that we’re making a difference in people’s lives. To know we’ve helped an entire village is a big win.”
On March 12th, 13th and 14th, CW4K will be participating in the “Building a Healthier Future Summit”, sponsored by Partnership for a Healthier America. The event will take place in Washington DC and will feature a keynote address by First Lady, Michelle Obama.
About CannedWater4Kids CannedWater4Kids is a 501c3 charity based in Sussex, WI. The organization’s mission is to bring clean, safe water to the children of the world who are currently without. CW4K funds it’s initiatives with cash donations and sales of their premium spring water product. Of every dollar collected, 95 cents goes to fund and deliver clean water programs. Recent efforts include sending water to Japan to aid in their post-earthquake water shortage, assisting the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee's Engineers Without Borders in bringing water purification solutions to the highlands of Guatemala, supporting of a well/water tank project in Zambia, Africa, and the Bio Sand Filters project in Tanzania.
To learn more, visit cannedwater4kids.org.
Gregory Stromberg, cannedwater4kids, http://www.cannedwater4kids.org, +1 (262) 246-8480, [email protected]
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