Thiri's Story

Thiri Thinzar Soe is 4 1/2 years old. She and her family live outside Yangon,

the capital city of Myanmar. Like most kids her age, Thiri loves playing games

with her friends and enjoys going to school.

Unfortunately, the water from the local source in Thiri's community

is rife with bacteria and other contaminants, making it dangerous to drink.

So, without access to water treatment options,Thiri and other children under five years of age

are at risk of serious health effects--and even death--from waterborne illness.

Thanks to your support, Thirst-Aid is active in Thiri's community.

We're making ceramic water filters available in homes, schools and monasteries.

We're also educating people about the importance of safe water and teaching them

simple hygiene and sanitation practices that improve health and save lives.

The result?

Thiri's family understands how important it is to ensure her drinking water is treated.

She and her friends drink purified water at home and at school.

And, child mortality rates are on the decline in her community.

Due in part to your generous support, Thiri and other kids like her are

far more likely to celebrate their 5th birthdays.

Thank you for your support!

Please join Thirst-Aid by supporting the World Water Day Challenge

March 22 - 28, 2011

Just $1 provides a year of safe water for a child like Thiri Thinzar Soe.

Access to clean water

is a human right.

Yet, for over 1 billion people,

it remains out of reach.

Each year, 1.4 million kids die from preventable waterborne illnesses.

This doesn't have

to be thecase.

You can make a difference.

Just $1 provides safe water

for a child.

This World Water Day,

give the gift of safe water.

Make your gift online

or visit one of these local businesses to make a donation

Use any major credit card or bank account, with no processing fees. Thirst-Aid gets 100% of your donation!

The Hole

3877 Tennyson Street

Denver, CO 80212

The Giggling Green Bean

3929 Tennyson Street

Denver, CO 80212