C N H | K E Y C L U B CNH| California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District Presented by Training Event The Thirst Project Name, Position Region Training Conference 2016

11/22/20162 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education The Thirst Project Mission: To build a socially- conscious generation of young people who end the global water crisis. Works with students to raise awareness of the global water crisis Raises money funds freshwater wells and equipment to provide clean water to end the water crisis Newest service partner of Key Club International

11/22/20163 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education The Thirst Project History Founded by Seth Maxwell on May 9 th, 2008, in Southern California The idea began when Seth and a small group of friends handed out water bottles to the public, while spreading information about the water crisis. From the water bottles, $1,700 was donated to build their first freshwater well. Schools began inviting the college students to speaking events, and the dream of the Thirst Project began.

11/22/20164 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education Why Water? Safe drinking water lowers disease rates (HIV, malaria, cholera, dysentery, etc.) Having accessible, clean water reduces travel time to collect water. – On average, the journey for water is 3.75 miles – Women experience fatigue, dehydration, and miscarriages – Children are unable to receive an education With water, communities can become agriculturally sustainable.

11/22/20165 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education Achievements Built and founded projects in 13 countries; currently active in 7 countries – Swaziland, India, Uganda, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Kenya, and Colombia Completed 920 water projects and counting Raised over $8 million, of which 100% has been used to build water projects Over 300,000 contributing students

11/22/20166 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education How to Help? Fundraise! – Sell drinks and snacks at an event. Promote the fact that you are purchasing water for someone in another country. – Hold a dance for water. Raise money and awareness while you rock out to awesome music. – Get active and hold a jog-a-thon or 5K for water. – Contact The Thirst Project directly for more opportunities and event ideas.

11/22/20167 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education Want more information? Check out the CyberKey for the CNH Infographic about The Thirst Project. For more information, visit

11/22/20168 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education ? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

11/22/20169 CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education Acknowledgements Ryan Lin, Division 6 North Lt. Governor, Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Committee Chair, The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.