Videos - Top Picks

There are many great organizations that are also working to bring clean water to those in need.  As one video below reports, in the past 25 years, 2.6 billion people have gained access to improved drinking water, so we’re making progress.  But there are still too many people who lack this basic necessity.  The videos below from some of these organizations are excellent resources for understanding this world water crisis.

A phenomenal 360 degree VR video that tells the story of 13 year old Salem in Ethiopia over the course of 6 days as her village receives a new borehole well.  (9:03)

In this Global Citizen guide to global issues, learn the basics about clean water and sanitation, two everyday necessities many people take for granted. (2:13)

A young girl narrates her 4 mile walk for water, sharing her thoughts and wishes for a better life. (1:57)

A great science based video from engineer Mark Rober discussing the necessity of clean water and a simple product that can create safe drinking water.  He also interviews Bill Gates on why, beyond the reason of empathy, it’s important for us to help out.

Michelle Khare challenges her self and tackles a challenging walk to fetch water.  A great video to show the difficulty of this daily task for many girls around the world. (11:40)

A 27 minute journey condensed to one and a half minutes highlights the difficult trek that Edme makes 3 to 4 times a day to carry unsafe water to her mountanous home. (1:39)

A unique experience that demonstrates the plight of those walking long distances to get contaminated drinking water.  (1:57)

This could be an idea to translate into a classroom experiment!

An interview with Salva, the founder of  Water For Sudan, and the boy in the story A Long Walk to Water. (3:51)

This Netflix movie is based on the true story of 13 year old William Kamkwamba  in Malawi who found an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.  (trailer 2:34)