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PlayPumps International Recognizes Educator and Student as Global Water ‘Heroes’

Posted by KnowH2O Staff on Mar 12 2008. no comments

In recognition of World Water Day this March 22– a day designated by the United Nations as a reminder of the escalating global water crisis – PlayPumps International honors five individuals and organizations that have been instrumental ‘heroes’ in the effort to bring clean drinking water to some of the more than 1.1 billion people who lack it.“The Hero Award recognizes the countless efforts and strong commitment the recipients have made to bring clean, life-giving water to those in need,” said Dale Jones CEO of PlayPumps International. “The support of these five people and organizations is truly invaluable and has restored the health and well-being of many men, women and children in sub-Saharan Africa.”

2007 PlayPumps International Hero Award Recipients:

Alexander B. Cummings, Coca-Cola Africa Foundation
Alex Cummings is President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola Africa as well as Chairman of the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation. Alex’s leadership has been instrumental to Coca-Cola’s water stewardship and partnership with PlayPumps International.

Kate Grabowksi-Clark, Teacher
Kate Grabowski-Clark is a veteran educator in Glastonbury, CT and the leader of Glastonbury school district’s Water 4 Water fundraising effort. In 2006 the small project began selling bottled water, but quickly grew into a community-wide effort. Thus far it has resulted in the donation of one PlayPump water system and Water 4 Water is working towards the donation of a second PlayPump water system to an African community. Water 4 Water has also been recognized by Senator Joseph Lieberman with the “Joe’s Heroes Award”.

One Water
One Water, created by Duncan Goose, donates the profits from sales of its bottled water to fund PlayPump® water systems. Just a few years since its launch in the UK, One Water has already achieved great success, donating more than 100 PlayPump systems. They will now leverage this momentum, entering into the global marketplace in 2008, including the US.

River Bennett, Youth Advocate
River Bennett, a high school student from Nantucket, MA is known throughout his community for his philanthropic efforts. By working with local businesses and community groups, as well as organizing a Swimathon at his high school, River is helping people connect with water issues at home, and in turn helping Africans access clean drinking water.

Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need around the world, and a partner of PlayPumps International in the Gaza province of Mozambique. At schools that have a PlayPump water system, Save the Children provides crucial health and hygiene education to students through their School Health and Nutrition program.

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