Youth Involvement at Water 1st

Water 1st Goes to School

Water 1st has a unique program designed specifically for schools and young people. Using our Water Day curriculum—a DVD/film and presentation, classroom discussion, various writing, arts, math, science, and fundraising activities, students learn about the global water crisis and Water 1st’s response in holistic, integrative ways.

As young people grow in their understanding of the issue they are inspired to help make a difference. From preschool to college, we see students’ awareness raised, as well as their desire to take action and help children in other parts of the world gain access to clean water.

Get Involved at Your School

Invite Water 1st to your child’s school or youth event:

• Contact us if you’d like Water 1st to come and present at your school
• Show a Water 1st DVD/film to your child’s school or Girl or Boy Scout troop
• Check out our Water Day curriculum
• Raise money for children in need of clean water

Implement Water 1st Curriculum in your Classroom:

• Water Day Curriculum
• Water Day Questions and Answers
• Fundraising Project Ideas
• Millenium Development Goals

Adopt-a-community:

• Raise money toward a water project and support children in need of safe water
• Here’s a list of fun fundraising project ideas
• Read about communities in need of funding here

College/University students:

• Form a Water 1st Club on your campus
• Raise awareness of the global water crisis and funds for Water 1st

See what schools and kids are doing in support of safe water:

• Brooklyn Friends School Raises $8,328 for Water 1st
• Kids of First Covenant Church Portland Raise Money for Water 1st
• CARRY 5 – Walking for Water