A couple of weeks ago, Romil introduced me to Vlogbrothers on youtube, and I fell in love with them ever since. One of the brothers recently went to Haiti with water.org to answer a request by the citizens of a small town near Port au Prince and develop a well there. Through a comment on his video, I came across another brilliant organization called Earthship. They develop cheap, sustainable housing with environmentally friendly methods of acquiring electricity, clean water, food, and heating and cooling. Through this, they not only help out those in need with affordable necessities, but they decrease the dependence of less privileged individuals on aid from nations like the United States and Canada. In many cases (like in Haiti), the development of these homes also helps clear up the surrounding rubble. Please do check these organizations out. There is more than one way to help out, and Earthship also provides internship opportunities. Also, be sure to visit the Vlogbrothers, because I believe they are brilliant with regards to intelligence and heart. For all of you who aren't aware, they are the ones that started up Project for Awesome on youtube.
P.S.: Happy World Water Day!
http://www.youtube.com/user/vlogbrothers
http://water.org/
http://earthship.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=710&Itemid=2
http://grassrootsunited.org/about
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