# VR Water-Fetching Documentaries 'The Source' is a Short VR Video That Examines Clean Water Access By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-vr-video References: [good.is](https://www.good.is/articles/charity-water-vrse-works-northern-ethiopia-selam) & [vrse](http://vrse.com/watch/id/221/) 'The Source' is a short VR video that examines the issue of clean water access in Ethiopia. While VR video has largely been used for entertainment purposes, now the technology is being used as an educational tool. Timed to coincide with World Water Day, 'The Source' is a short VR video directed by by Vrse’s Imraan Ismail. The film explores the issue of clean water access by following a young Ethiopian girl on her journey to fetch water each day. The film not only demonstrates how difficult it is for children to receive a proper education when they are tasked with fetching water, but it also highlights the fact that communities as a whole struggle without access to clean water. The added element of [VR technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teleport-by-varjo) helps to convey the story in a more [immersive way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr), thereby giving consumers a better understanding of the issue. The Source ultimately demonstrates how VR can be used as a powerful storytelling medium when it comes to pressing global issues such as unequal access to clean water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Educational VR Videos:** VR technology being used for educational purposes, such as documentaries and short films. - **Virtual Reality in Social Awareness Campaigns:** VR being utilized to raise awareness and educate the public on global issues, such as unequal access to clean water. - **Immersive Storytelling:** VR allows for a more immersive and emotional storytelling experience that can be used to illustrate real-life global issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education Technology:** Educational VR videos have the potential to disrupt the way we approach traditional forms of learning. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** VR technology can be adopted by NGOs and social awareness campaigns to educate the public and promote engagement with global issues. - **Film and Entertainment:** VR technology is expanding the way filmmakers and producers approach storytelling, offering a new perspective for how to capture and convey real-life events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel-Inspired VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/othersight.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [Healing VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-vr-experiences.md) - [Multi-Sensory Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-education-device.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Pure Drinking Water Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout-water.md) - [Metaverse Tech Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-demo-vr.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Mixed Reality Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storytelling-xr.md)