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Presentation by Todd Hauptman to Langley Township Council, Oct 6, 2008.
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1.1 Billion People lack access to clean drinking water
2.6 Billion people lack access to proper sanitation
1.8 Million Child deaths a year related to unclean water.
Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity. It is a pre-requisite to the realization of all other human rights.
The UN Committee on Economic, cultural and social rights
I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of
these, you did not do for me (Matthew 25:31- 46)
Lord, when did we see you thirsty and did not help you?
…I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink …
The difference between what we do and
what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.
We are asking you tonight to help us promote and raise awareness of this event.
We are asking you to help raise awareness of the need to take action.
We are also asking your attendance in the event.
Mother Teresa once said, “It’s not what you do but, how much love you put into it that matters.”