Take Action for Clean Water and Sanitation (Ages 5 - 11)

The video highlights the importance of clean water for health and well-being. It features Mari Copeny, a young advocate from Flint, Michigan, who used her voice to address the lead contamination in her city's water supply. Mari's efforts included writing to President Obama and raising awareness through social media. The video also introduces Lalita Srisai from India, who innovated a water filter using discarded corncobs to provide clean water. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to take personal actions to ensure access to clean water and sanitation.

Why is access to clean water crucial for communities?

• It helps in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• It promotes industrial development.

• It increases the population growth rate.

• It reduces the need for education.

What action did Mari Copeny take to address the water crisis in Flint?

• She organized a protest march.

• She wrote a letter to the President.

• She moved to another city.

• She started a new water company.

How did Mari Copeny use social media in her advocacy?

• To sell water filters.

• To spread awareness and organize support.

• To share personal stories.

• To create a new social media platform.

What innovative solution did Lalita Srisai develop?

• A new type of bottled water.

• A rainwater harvesting system.

• A water filter using corncobs.

• A solar-powered water pump.

What is the broader message conveyed by Lalita Srisai's initiative?

• Only governments can solve water issues.

• Individual actions can contribute to global solutions.

• Water scarcity is not a serious problem.

• Technology is not necessary for clean water.