February 20, 2009

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	Tapping Youth Innovation
	Why Water Matters!

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Tapping Youth Innovation

Ashoka GenV is pleased to join WaterAid America in launching our very first water and sanitation campaign.

Tapping Youth Innovation seeks to support youth-led solutions that help improve access to water and sanitation services for the billions of people living in poverty.

Got an idea, product or technology that may work? Tell us about it by filling out our (very brief) entry form.

The 10 best entries will receive seed grants and support from Ashoka GenV and WaterAid to scale and spread your innovation.

Enter by World Water Day - March 22, 2009!

Why Water Matters!

It's easy for those living in the developed world to take water and sanitation for granted.  

But a real water shortage is looming for all of us!  And that will make life harder for those who - today - cannot access water and sanitation services easily.

For a quick sketch of the "big picture," watch this fascinating presentation - THIRST - one of the most viewed presentations ever.

As you'll see, PowerPoint presentations don't have to be boring!