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1 billion people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water. 

 

The goal is to take existing solutions in the form of portable water filters into countries that need them.

 

Waves 4 Water has teamed up with surf company Hurley International to develop a DIY volunteer program

called Clean Water Couriers,

 

in which surfers in searching for waves in third-world countries carry filters with them in their luggage. 

Pack a few filters in your suitcase and either connect with local non-profits in that area

or personally travel to villages to set them up yourself.

 

Creating these types of filtration systems are simple:

generally all you need are paint buckets (easily found in any country),

a knife to make a hole, spigots and ceramic-drip water filters

that can be purchased for $25 each or the preferred community filter at $50.

 

“Imagine millions of travelers doing this. Now, we’re making waves.”

 

You can help out too! Click              for more information