With Global Water Day approaching, Hands4Others has launched its newest campaign.

Global Water Day is an international holiday focused on promoting the conservation of water and exposing the harsh reality that 1.1 billion people around the world lack access to clean water.

As a nonprofit that is dedicated to providing access to safe and sustainable water to those in need, H40 has built a fundraising campaign around Global Water Day.

In the past, this holiday has been used to bring attention to the amount of water wasted and the “inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene” that is present in much of the world.

On Mar. 22, the public is encouraged to turn off their tap for the entire day.

This is in effort to conserve water and understand the value of this natural resource that so many lack around the world.

Hands4Others  recently released their new Global Water Day campaign video that has been broadcast through their website (www.hands4others.org) and other social networking sites.

“The average American family spends $50 a month on their water bill. This Global Water Day we are challenging families to give the equivalent of their water bill to H40 and help us provide families and children with their first taste of clean water,” said Spencer Dusebout, Laguna alumnus and an H40 founder.

With the help of their supporters, Hands4Others is hoping to continue providing water systems to the 16 countries they have previously funded as well as  raise funds to bring water systems to new countries in need around the world.

Hands4Others’ leaders at Laguna will present their new fundraising ideas to the student body within the next couple weeks and an event will be held to celebrate the campaign on April 28.

“This is the time to put our words into actions. Together we can be the generation that solves the world’s water crisis,” said Spencer.