Jason Kircher 11/29/11 COMM 201

I.

Describe a morning routine

A. Use bathroom. Shower. Brush Teeth. Eat at Saga. B. Whats it like for those in the third world without access to clean water? Miles of walking, disease, loss of productivity, no education. C. Without access to clean water, your routine never be the same

D. Instead of taking our ease of access to water for granted, support Living Water International to make clean water accessible for everyone.

II. A huge proportion of the worlds population has no access to safe water.
A. According to the World Health Organization, 884 million people dont have clean drinking water. B. 1.8 million children die every year from unclean water and poor sanitation. That means after this speech is over, 20 children will have died. (United Nations Development Programme) C. The UN says that at any one time, half of the worlds hospital beds are occupied with people suffering water-related diseases. D. Water carrying hurts everyone.
1. Mainly brought by girls in the family, so education not possible

2. 40 billion working hours used for water in Africa (Cosgrove and Rijsberman 1998) 3. That water could lead to diarrhea or intestinal worms.

III. This Christmas, ask for a Clean Water Gift Card from Living Water International to go to the project of your choice.
A. Living Water International is a non-profit organization that trains, equips, and consults local people to implement water solutions in their own countries.

Jason Kircher 11/29/11 COMM 201 1. Putting the projects in the hands of locals creates jobs, leads to sustainable water practices, and focuses the growth on each community

B. They have completed more than 10,000 water projects in 26 countries such as Angola, Kenya, and Rwanda. C. Have a distinct Christian witness.
1. Serve water to anyone and everyone in the community regardless of belief 2. Share the redemptive story of Jesus without coercion or manipulation. 3. Recognize Gods ongoing works, partner with Christians in area

D.

Living water stewards its resources well

1. 85% of everything it takes in benefits families and communities in need 2. Earned a Best in America seal from the Independent Charities of America

IV.

Giving to Living Water impacts thousands of people

A. 310 water projects have been completed in Ghana since 1998; 606 in Kenya; 130 in Nigeria. B. After well completion in the La Mosquitia region of Honduras, villages reported a 75% reduction in illnesses. C. World Bank estimates that the cost to reach universal water coverage is between 5 and 21 billion dollars. D. In comparison, Americans spend around $200 billion on Christmas

V.

This Christmas, join the conspiracy for clean water.

A. Dont celebrate Christmas as usual with more materialism. B. Ask for a $25 gift card to support clean water programs through Living Water International.