Today, March 22, is World Water Day 2012. Hosted primarily by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, it's a campaign that supports global water and food security.
As the world becomes more and more populated, it is getting increasingly difficult to feed the 7 billion people currently on the globe. Of course, population growth is a threat to world security, but according to the UN, there are already a billion people who live in chronic hunger.
World Water Day 2012 pushes to educate people on how to reduce one's individual water footprint so get involved in whatever way you feel will make the most impact.
Contact Information
UN World Water Day website
UN World Water Day on Facebook
UN World Water Day on Twitter
UN World Water Day on YouTube
World Water Day 2012: Campaign Material on Flickr
29 H2O-Supporting Social Enterprises
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Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
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Planet-Loving Marketplaces
Eartheasy is an Online Shop to Support Sustainable Lifestyles
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Cause-Conscious Clothing
United by Blue Removes One Pound of Trash from Oceans for Every Item Sold
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One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
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Do-Good Reward Products
Project Living Well Gets You to Serve Locally, Give Water Globally
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Jewelry-Funded Water Purifiers
The Midomo Launch in Mwingi, Kenya Will Bring Security
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Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
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Clothes That Buy Water
Each Project Migration Shirt Gives 5 Years of H2O, Medical Aid
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Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
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Experience-Creating Cleaners
The Eco Laundry Room Has a Cafe, Kid's Play Area and Free WiFi
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Altruistic Aqua Branding
Wunderwasser Packaging Puts its Intentions Front and Center
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Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
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Purpose-Driven Products
Project 7 Creates Positive Change in Global Communities
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Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
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Industry-Tapping Social Enterprises
Australia's Thankyou Water Uses Profits to Fund H2O Projects
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Energy-Efficient Community Contractors
Solar Works Strives for Business & Homeowner Self-Reliance
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Incubating Himalayan Innovation
'One Earth Designs' Promotes Eco and Social Entrepreneurship
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Daily Deals with Heart
Get Discounts on 'Karma Exchange' While Changing the World
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Clean Tech for Non-Profits
Sun Light & Power Offers Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Energy
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Plastic-Ridding Projects
Hydros is a Social Enterprise Helping to Tackle the Global Water Crisis
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Sustainable, Empowering Rugs
'Arzu Studio Hope' Offers Employment to Women in Afghanistan
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T-Shirts for H2O
One Hundred Apparel Gives 100% of Profits to charity:water
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Wine-to-Water Connoisseurs
'Cellar Thief' Donates Clean Aqua Every Time a Product is Purchased
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Compact Slum Sanitation Systems
The Green Arrow Solution Improves the Health of the Third World
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Museum Social Enterprises
Rainworks Omnimedia Supports Clean Water and Literacy Programs
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Resumes for Water
'Thirsty Talent' Offers Professional Writing that Funds Clean Water in Africa
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Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
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Crowdsourcing H2O Texts
NextDrop Uses SMS to Make Water Service More Reliable in India
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Franchised H2O Solutions
Sarvajal Aims to Solve the Clean Water Problem in India
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Altruistic Online Marketplaces
'Shop With Meaning' Sells Socially-Responsible Items with a Story
Hand-Dyed Ikat Handbags
Push Pull Cambodia is a Social Enterprise with a Sense of Style
Aimi Duong, Founder of Oimei Co. (INTERVIEW)
Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
Online Ethical Retailers
SERRV Alleviates Poverty by Supporting Artisans from Around the World
10 Community Interest Companies
From Technological Literacy Programs to Craft Ciders
34 Clean Water Innovations
Technologies and Designs that Deliver Safe H2O
30 African Social Enterprises
From Kerosene-Replacing Lamps to Female-Owned Design Studios
Conscious Couture Collections
The Vivienne Westwood Ethical Fashion Africa Line is Revolutionary
Chris Baker, Founder of OneSeed Expeditions (INTERVIEW)
Socially Responsible Travel
Digital Humanitarianism
Paul Conneally Discusses How the Red Cross Has Been Changed by Technology
Entrepreneurial Women
Gayle Lemmon Discusses Successful Small Business Ventures in Afghanistan
20 Creative Worker Cooperatives
From Opportunity-Generating Accessories to Upcycled Train Stations
Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
Purpose-Driven Beauty Products
Radiant Cosmetics Raises Money to End Human Trafficking
Abuse-Free Indian Carpets
Jaipur Rugs Creates Tantalizing Products for You to Happily Walk On
Pay-as-You-Go Energy
Simpa Networks Offers Solar Power to Underserved Markets in India
Bundled Bottle Branding
This Russian Vodka Packaging Dons a Knitted Sweater
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
Matt Johnson, Founder of Project: Living Well (INTERVIEW)
12 Social Solar Innovations
From Illuminated Education Incentives to Kerosene-Replacing Lamps
Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
Community-Made Handicrafts
Rag Tag 'n' Textile Supports Those Recovering from Mental Health Issues
12 Social Loan Opportunities
From Youth-Oriented Finances to Collateral-Free Microcredit
Solar Energy Myths
Tony Seba Discusses the Realities of Clean Power
Upcycled Rugby Balls
The TOUCH Initiative Recycles Garbage while Creating Jobs
10 Social Business Incubators
From Mission-Focused Mentors to Disruptive Entrepreneur Incubators
Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
Beans for Benefit
When You Buy a Bag of ONEbean Coffee, Choose a Cause to Support
Do-Good Reward Products
Project Living Well Gets You to Serve Locally, Give Water Globally
Outdoor Gear for Good
Patagonia Pays Employees to Volunteer for Eco Nonprofits
Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
Charitable Social Media Books
WaterForward Allows You to Donate Money in the Name of a Friend
The Inception of Good Ideas
Steven Johnson Discusses the Natural History of Innovation
Clothes That Buy Water
Each Project Migration Shirt Gives 5 Years of H2O, Medical Aid
Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
10 Renewable Energy Enterprises
From Carbon-Negative Stoves to Sustainable Sanitation Systems
Tankless Toilets
The Panasonic Arauno V Will Revolutionize the Home
Carbon-Negative Stoves
Inyenyeri Uses Crowdsourced Biofuel to Transform Energy Systems in Rwanda
One for One Blankets
The Company Store Gives Comforters to Homeless Children
Harmonious Honey Branding
Danielle Mitchell Draws Design Inspiration From Beatles Song Lyrics
Generosity Cafes
KereKere Coffee Kiosk in Melbourne Lets Customers Pick a Cause
Bovine Bathroom Fixtures (UPDATE)
Artceram Decorated Cow Line Adds a Spot of Fun to Sanitaryware
Opportunity-Generating Accessories
'Hands Up Not Handouts' Uses Business for Positive Change
Intergalactic Tourism Concepts
Shamaxi Space Hotel Offers a Luxurious Stay for Space Tourists
Recycled African Bags
Colorful G-Lish Baskets Create Jobs and Clean up Ghana
Charitable Shopping Websites
'WorldWix' Donates Portions of Profit to Donation of Your Choice
Jenn Viane Riese, Founder of Modern Humanity (INTERVIEW)
Exotic Ethical Carpets
GAN Rugs are a Cozy Alternative to the Persian Mats You've Been Buying
Caring Handcrafted Jewelry
31 Bits Gives Ugandan Women a Safe Network of Creation
Abuzz Beverage Branding
Rhythm Energy Drink Packaging Keeps the Party Going
Socially Conscious Arm Bands
Mud Love Charity Bracelets the New Silly Bandz of 2012
Matt Keller, Founder of 1for1 Water (INTERVIEW)
For Each Bottle Sold They Give Clean H2O to Haiti
Low-Cost Incubators
Jane Chen Introduces a Product Designed to Save the Lives of Newborn Babies
Slick High-Tech Toilets
Roca Lumen Avant Adds a Geeky Aesthetic to the Bathroom
Drink 1, Give 1
Every Bottle of 1for1 Water Sold Brings Clean Water to Someone in Haiti
Industry-Tapping Social Enterprises
Australia's Thankyou Water Uses Profits to Fund H2O Projects
Energy Poverty Entrepreneurs
Solar Sister Targets Women to Sell Lamps and Improve Livelihoods
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
Fashion-Trading Sites
Closet Swap Encourages People to Share Their Wardrobes
Group Solar Deals
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) Helps Neighbours Get Discounts on Green Energy
School Bags for Good
The Ark Collective Backpacks Help with a 'Get to Give' Model
Rachel Cope, Co-Founder of Lazy Angel (INTERVIEW)
Browser Ad-On that Fights Malnutrition
Female Tech Charities
Women 2.0 Fosters Girls' Interests in Science and Math
Online Marketplaces for Good
KarmaGoat is Like Craigslist But Proceeds Go to Charity
Fairtrade Chic Drinks
Lemonaid Beverages and ChariTea Look Cool, Pay Farmers Fairly
Charitable Boot Businesses
Roma Provisions Works to Keep Kids Safe
Hand-Washing for Haiti
When You Buy 'SoapBox Soaps' They Give Bars to Children in Need
Humorous Tech Toilets
The iPoo Toilet Has a Toilet Seat Thinner than a MacBook Air
Urban Slum Sanitation
Sanergy Turns Kenyan Toilets into Green Social Enterprises
Anti Child-Labor Certifications
GoodWeave Tackles Exploitation in the Handmade Carpet Industry
Clean Tech for Non-Profits
Sun Light & Power Offers Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Energy
Social Responsibility Strategists
'A Very Good Company' Offers Communications for Positive Change
Fertile Fundraising Fashion
The Tohoku Cotton Project Will Revive Japan's Ravaged Prefecture
Creating Community Bonds
CSI's Tonya Surman Addresses the 2011 Social Finance Forum
Purpose-Driven Printing Professions
Social Imprints Offers Employment to At-Risk Individuals
Social Mission Totes
Cause Boutique Promotes a Variety of Worthy Causes
T-Shirts for H2O
One Hundred Apparel Gives 100% of Profits to charity:water
Wine-to-Water Connoisseurs
'Cellar Thief' Donates Clean Aqua Every Time a Product is Purchased
Nigerian Entrepreneurship Incubators
The Co-Creation Hub Helps Foster Social Innovation in Lagos
Social Capital Markets
SOCAP Gives Money Meaning by Supporting Global Innovators
PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
Godwin Yidana and Gayle Pescud, Co-Founders of G-Lish (INTERVIEW)
Social Finance Forums
Mobilize Capital and Inspire New Ideas at 'Investing in Good Deals'
Social Enterprise Clinics
Penda Health Offers Specialized Medical Care to Women in Kenya
Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
Circuit Board Toilets
The Royal Data Throne Lets You Dump Your Bites
Illuminating Lifesavers
The Solar-Powered BoGo Light Promotes World Growth and Sustainment
Social Business Supporters
Ankur Capital Helps Impact-Driven Businesses in India Succeed
Chris Smith, Founder of Swarm Communications (INTERVIEW)
PR Consultant for Social Businesses
Sustaining Rural Development
Barefoot College Supports Professionals in the Majority World
Social Change Education
The Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students Supports
Community Solar Bonds
SolarShare Co-op Offers Impact Investors Triple Bottom Line Benefits
Microloans for Homelessness?
Beyond the Cardboard Shares Stories, Interviews and Resources
Donation-Depicting Tees
The Unicef, BBH & Threadless GOOD SHIRTS Represent What You Donate
CSR Influencers
'One Love Network' Empowers Consumers to Impact Social Good Budgets
Daniel Blake, Co-Founder and CEO of EcoScraps (INTERVIEW)
Turning Old Food into Organic Fertilizer
One-Saves-Two Vaccines
'OneShot Global' Offers Meningitis Protection Using the TOMS Giving Model
Agriculture-Aiding Toilets
Open Privy Turns Human Waste into Plant Food
Sun-Boosting Systems
MIT's Clean Energy Accelerator Improves Solar Energy in Every Way
Sustainable Storytelling Businesses
Thinkshift Communications is a B Corporation Promoting Good
Rechargeable Solar Lights
One Million Lights Wants to Replace Dangerous Kerosene Lamps
Female-Focused Biz Incubators
Spark:Her by FYSE Helps Women Social Entrepreneurs Launch
Aqua-Sharing Initiatives
Group EOZ Creates UVtap to Filter Drinking Water in Rural Areas
Mission-Focused Mentorship
Global Social Benefit Incubator Launched Kiva, VisionSpring
Empathy-Generating Games
CultureShock: Afghanistan Will Teach U.S. Soldiers to Relate to Afghans
Purpose-Driven DNA Tests
The GameChangers 500 Ranks Heart-Centered Social Businesses
Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
Purpose-Driven Certification Authorities
The Social Enterprise Mark Gives Businesses Criteria