Musician Feliciano dos Santos in Mozambique has been awarded the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize because of his work campaigning for water and sanitation through music.
More than 300 guests braved the Seattle weather on Friday night and gathered for the 3rd annual Water 1st – Beer 2nd fun(d)raiser at Hale’s Palladium on Friday, April 18th, where they enjoyed live music, food, and dancing in support of the work of Water 1st International. The winner of the Hawaiian vacation was also announced. Congratulations and aloha to Ty Cramer!
Over $30,000 was raised to support water, sanitation and hygiene education projects in Ethiopia, Honduras, India and Bangladesh. Thank you to all who supported this event, especially Hale’s Brewery and the event committee and volunteers!