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DIRTY WATER Vending Machine / UNICEF (tap Project)

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  • Added: 08-Jun-09

What if someone bottled the water that millions in developing countries drink every day and offered it on the streets of New York?

For just a buck, during World Water Week (March 22-29), New Yorkers in the Union Square Park area were able to enjoy the benefits of DIRTY WATER. It was available in a wide variety of choices like MALARIA, CHOLERA or even TYPHOID DIRTY WATER -- and currently has 900 million consumers. Over 4,200 children die of water related diseases every day and millions of people around the world lack access to clean water resources.

New Yorkers were startled to find YELLOW FEVER or HEPATITIS DIRTY WATER bottles. They looked at the vending machine in disgust. Though no one drank Dirty Water,many did donate to the cause. This idea of "selling" dirty water was inspired by UNICEF's promise that every dollar donated would provide safe drinking water to 40 children for a day.

This eye-opening DIRTY WATER initiative from Casanova Pendrill New York, goes beyond collecting funds for UNICEF in a unique active street effort. The goal was to shock the media and the public with this alarming issue.

The campaign is currently active since people can continue donating online at tapproject.org or via text message. Text TAP or AGUA to UNICEF (864233) to make a $5 donation.

This effort is part of a much bigger pro-bono Spanish/English campaign that Casanova Pendrill executed within UNICEF´s Tapproject.org. This is first time the campaign expands to Multicultural. Casanova has managed to secure half a million dollars in donated media and developed TV spots, Radio, Outdoor, web banners and outdoor events.

"Dirty Water© is not an actual product, but a real problem for millions of children around the world."

For more information, to see photos, and to watch the Spanish-language version of this video, visit:

http://www.Dirtywaterinfo.com

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  • it was all pro bono ...

    it was all pro bono....everything donated by various vendors....and even so, if tally the cost of all this....that $ is not nearly enough to be as effective as creating buzz for the cause reaching the masses. have you donated yet?

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  • they could have ...

    they could have spent money for water in africa, not for some useless ads in usa

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    what is the name of song in background?

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    El Guincho - Prez Lagarto

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    Does someone know the title of music? Or similiar to this?

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