We tend to take it for granted. CVS sells it, Tedeschi sells it cheaper, even the Sci Li sells it. We can find water anywhere, any time, even for free if we are in a frugal and more environmentally friendly mood. It’s not something we worry about because it’s there, readily available to quench our thrist. But, what we sometimes fail to realize is that we are incredibly privileged. Over 800 million people struggle to find clean water on a daily basis; over 800 million people are at risk of dying. Stop for a moment and think. It’s an outrageous number, right? We dispose of water as if it were an infinite resources, but it is not. It’s a resource that you get if you’re lucky enough, if you can afford it ā€” so many conditions, so many requirements determining whether you get a zip or two. This week we tackle the “water issue” from many perspectives. Our editor, Sakina, interviewed the founder of Waterwalla, the non-profit organization that seeks to bring clean water to slum dwellers in India by providing them with the tools to market and sell water purification technologies. Our campus cutie, Angad Kochar, is part of the WaterWalla team and is currently in charge of the company’s communication strategies. Molly Chambers, former cutie and traveler-extraordinaire, shares her experience getting sick in India from, you guessed it, drink unclean water. Lastly, our Director of Photography, who is the master behind the candid portraits of our Cuties, tells us about her love affair with ocean and her field trip to theĀ Nahant Marine Station in Massachusets. We hope you enjoy these articles and that you think twice the next time you take a zip of water.Ā
Love,Ā
Luisa & HarukaĀ