Nicki Minaj Has Been Quietly Donating Money To An Indian Village For Years.
That last part is no small thing to any village in India, where finding a source of clean untainted water is difficult and expensive.
Of that number, nearly 76 million are without access to clean drinking water.
The alternative for poor people who do not have access to a pump well is to risk using dirty water.
Of course, India isn’t the only country where citizens lack access to clean water.
There are an estimated 663 million people around the world that lack access to this fundamental need.
Charities To Help Nicki used this opportunity to let her fans know of her charity work and get them involved.
While she hasn’t yet released information on the charity that she works with, there are some well known nonprofit organizations whose goal is to provide people around the world with access to potable water.
Nicki Minaj’s music may not appeal to everyone, but her philanthropy is something everyone can love.
This nonprofit covers its operating costs through private donations, so 100% of public donations go to fund water projects around the world.

Time for TVA, state regulators to step up.
George Walker IV / The Tennessean In light of the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent, unfounded decision to put the brakes on requiring coal plants to limit toxic water pollution in our rivers and streams nationwide, Middle Tennesseans should demand that the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority make good on its own promise to protect our clean water.
Eight years ago, the TVA Board acknowledged that the catastrophic coal ash spill it had caused at the Kingston coal plant “has eroded public trust in TVA and called into question TVA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.” In response, the TVA Board promised to switch to dry handling of its coal ash waste at all of its coal plants.
This move threatens to have an outsized effect on Tennessee, home to the biggest mercury-polluting plant in the country.
The Cumberland Fossil Plant, which in 2015 dumped 120 pounds of mercury into the Cumberland River, is one of several Tennessee Valley Authority coal-fired power plants polluting our rivers just upstream from our drinking water sources across the state.
Prior to Pruitt’s decision, TVA had asked our state environmental agency, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, for nearly the maximum extension allowable by the rule at several sites.
But our state regulator, TDEC, can help ensure that TVA keeps its promise.
Pruitt has suggested that states are well-suited to regulate water pollution within their borders.
Regardless of the rule Pruitt has sought to halt, the Clean Water Act has long required TDEC to set specific limits on TVA’s toxic waste water pollution at each coal plant.
Let’s take this opportunity to tell the TVA and TDEC we’ve waited long enough for clean water in Tennessee.

Nicki Minaj Has Been Secretly Donating Money For Years To An Indian Village.
The Water Crisis In India India has a population of over 1.3 billion people, over four times the number of people in the United States (321.4M).
Of that number, nearly 76 million are without access to clean drinking water.
The alternative for poor people who do not have access to a pump well is to risk using dirty water.
Of course, India isn’t the only country where citizens lack access to clean water.
There are an estimated 663 million people around the world that lack access to this fundamental need.
Charities To Help Nicki used this opportunity to let her fans know of her charity work and get them involved.
While she hasn’t yet released information on the charity that she works with, there are some well-known nonprofit organizations whose goal is to provide people around the world with access to potable water.
This nonprofit covers its operating costs through private donations, so 100 percent of public donations go to fund water projects around the world.
At the end of the day, Nicki Minaj’s music and her taste in men or clothing may not be your cup of tea.

DUBAI, 21st May, 2017 (WAM) — The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation, Suqia, has held its 10th meeting, chaired by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The board discussed Suqia’s projects, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, during 2016 and Q1 of 2017.
Suqia has implemented projects to provide clean drinking water for over 8 million people in 19 countries until the end of 2016, in cooperation with a number of leading organisations and charities.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Tayer said, "Suqia is doubling its humanitarian efforts this year to support the Year of Giving initiative, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and to carry out the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
"At Suqia, we are committed to achieving one of the key objectives set by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, which is to combat poverty and disease by contributing to finding permanent and sustainable solutions to water scarcity around the world.
We do this by conducting research and studies to develop innovative and affordable technologies to help millions of people around the world who suffer from shortages, scarcity, or pollution of drinking water.
We are also committed to providing water to millions of needy people around the world," added Al Tayer.
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Borealis’ corporate charity Water for the World helps bring drinking water to a Nairobi shanty town.
Borouge has seen the completion of a two-year project to bring safe drinking water to 50,000 residents of the Korogocho and Kahawa townships in Nairobi, Kenya.
The initiative was co-funded by OFID (the OPEC Fund for International Development), the British Government’s Department for International Development, and Borealis and Borouge through their joint corporate social responsibility programme ‘Water for the World.’ Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP), a partnership between Unilever, Borealis, Thames Water and WaterAid, based in London, was responsible for implementation and project management.
60 per cent of Nairobians live in townships, with little access to clean piped water.
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has the legal responsibility for providing sanitation, but fails to manage water supplies dues to the haphazard construction of townships and urban migration to Nairobi outstripping water supplies.
Residents without access to piped supplies buy water from private street vendors, at much higher prices.
Water dispenser in use: providing safe and affordable drinking water to people in Nairobi WSUP’s initiative extended the existing water network into the settlements, using high-quality polyethylene (PE) pipes.
“To avoid the loss of water due to leakages and assure residents receive clean water that they can afford, PE pipes are an excellent solution because they last three times longer than existing pipes, suffer fewer breakages and need less maintenance.
“In line with our sustainability goals, we commit to addressing global challenges and adding value to people’s lives through sustainable plastics solutions.” Craig Halgreen, Vice President Corporate Sustainability at Borouge, said: “At Borouge, we have experience in developing sustainable water systems for all kinds of environments and we are delighted to have supported this initiative based on our high-quality polyethylene materials.” Bill Peacock, WSUP’s Director of Programmes, said: “WSUP works with local providers to help them deliver the water and sanitation services and infrastructure that are so desperately needed by low-income urban communities.
“This project is a great example of how multi-sector partners can join forces and contribute their expertise to make a real difference to people’s lives.”

There exist over 25 Baolis and eight water bodies, which if revived would resolve almost the entire water shortage problem As the temperature rises, water shortage in many parts of the city becomes a major problem for the residents. Every year, people face water shortage and even get into a scuffle with the Haryana government which is bound to share water after a 1996 Supreme Court order. Delhi receives 60 per cent of the water shared by the Delhi Jal board from Haryana. Despite the shortage, many heritage water bodies in Delhi that stand a chance for revival, remain neglected and have either dried up or contain stagnant water which are grounds for mosquito breeding. There exist over 25 Baolis in Delhi and eight lakes/water bodies, which if revived would resolve almost the entire water shortage problem in the city. An attempt was made to revive the Gandhak ki Baoli and Rajo’n ki Baoli, the water was recharged, but it required more cleaning as it was not potable. The water lies stagnant now. The Neela Hauz Lake, which was the source of drinking water for the locality near the Sanjay Van and Vasant Kunj area, and was once the breeding ground of a rare species of fish, has been ‘revived’ by the DDA after the…

Despite having adequate numbers of waterbodies, South Delhi residents have to rely on water tankers because of limited water supply in the peak summer. Though areas like — Devli, Ambedkar Nagar, Fatehpur Beri and Gadai Pur — have many waterbodies, people face shortage of safe drinking water. Interestingly, as per the revenue records of the Delhi Government 120 waterbodies exist in this part of the national Capital out of which 33 are “dry” and 34 are in “wet” condition. Environmentalists believe that the waterbodies have significant role in combating tough situations during water scarcity. However, when borewell and emergency water tanker supply can fulfil the water needs of people, efforts to revive these waterbodies are negligible. Hydrogeoloists working in these areas have raised the red flag as the water level is going deeper with every season. Reports of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) on the depleting water levels of Delhi have asked for the revival of the waterbodies. “Water tankers and borewells will not be of much help to meet the basic needs of water during water scarcity situations, if the water level is low,” the report said. Dr Fiyaz Khudsar, Delhi University Professor, told The Pioneer stagnant form of water is good for aquifers and soil as well. “Not only the Government institutions but people are also aware of the importance of waterbodies, said Professor Khudsar, who is working on Yamuna Biodiversity Park Project and has been batting for the revival of dying waterbodies in the city. “Revival of waterbodies is a must. Besides the basic requirements, these waterbodies help to maintain eco-balance, which is necessary in a city like Delhi,” said Professor Khudsar. Notably, waterbody in…

Causes of Water Pollution This article is available in: English Afrikaans Sotho Zulu. Urbanisation. As more and more people move into cities and towns, a number. Water Wise – Causes of Water Pollution Share 663 million people – 1 in 10 – lack access to safe water.1 2.4 billion people – 1 in 3 – lack access to a toilet.1. Twice the population of the United States lives without access to safe water.1,2 1/3 of the global population lives without access to a toilet.1,2. More people have a mobile phone than a toilet.1,3. The water crisis is the #1 global risk based on impact to society (as a measure of devastation as announced by the World Economic Forum in January 2015. 4 Resource Links, look for more facts in our collection of Water.The Great Lakes also provides water to residents in Thunder Bay, Port Hope, Sault St Marie, Niagara and many…

A Toronto man set foot in Calgary on Saturday afternoon in the midst of his run from Vancouver to Ottawa to raise awareness to, and funds to address, the lack of potable water in First Nations communities across the nation. Hasan Syed, whose family immigrated to Canada from his native Pakistan in the late 1990s, decided to make the pilgrimage from near the shores of the Pacific Ocean to Canada’ capital after first learning of the lack of clean running water while finishing his nursing degree. “I think it has a lot to do with me immigrating from Pakistan,” Syed told CTV Calgary during an interview conducted just west of Calgary city limits.. “Not knowing that (drinking water issues) even existed…

Drinking water around an oil-producing area in South Sudan is heavily polluted. A German NGO puts the blame on Malaysian oil company Petronas. It has also become a subject of embarrassment for carmaker Daimler. Klaus Stieglitz came across the problem of drinking water by chance. “In 2007, one of our project partners informed us that the water tasted bad,” he said. Stieglitz and his colleagues at the aid organization “Sign of Hope” went ahead to investigate the situation in South Sudan. They collected water samples near the oil fields in Thar Jath in Unity State. The analysis showed that the taste was the smallest problem. Water from some wells had a salt content almost four times higher than allowed. Now Sign of Hope has presented the results of another study in Berlin. It is based on analysis of 96 hair samples collected in four locations. Toxicologist Fritz Prangst evaluated the results. The professor from the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences at Berlin’s Charite Hospital, says the findings represent “a threat to the population.” Traces of lead and barium Samples from the areas around the oil fields were full of lead and barium. The worst hit location was Koch, 14 miles away from the oil field. The exposure to lead there was four times higher than the average. On the other hand, In Rumbek, about 137 miles…