Right now 1.1 billion people on the planet don't have access to safe, clean drinking water. That's one in six of us. Many communities in developing nations often have a plentiful supply of clean drinking water just below the ground, but no way to get to it. This is where charity: water and their partner organizations come in. Drilling a well can cost from $4,000 - $12,000 USD and many living on less than $1 a day cannot afford one in their community, even if the money is combined.

On 12 February 2009, 100+ international cities will be hosting a Twestival to bring Twitter communities together in an effort to raise money for charity: water. Twestival is organized 100% by volunteers around the world and 100% of the money raised from these events will go directly to support charity: water projects. By rallying together globally, under short timescales, for a single aim on the same day, the Twestival hopes to bring awareness to this global crisis.

Moderne Communications, in the spirit of helping to bring the world together, will be hosting the first ever Second Life Twestival for charity:water. The event will take place at the virtual charity:water headquarters on Moderne Island on February 12, 2009 at 4:30pm SLT. The 2 hour event will feature live music, information on charity:water’s work and how you can help, and donation points that allow you to give directly to the well-building projects. No donation is required to attend, but anything you can give is much appreciated.

Come down to Moderne Island and meet some other Twittering Second Lifers. It will be a great time and, more importantly, for a great cause. And remember to support all of the Twestival efforts for charity: water by making a donation, attending an event or participating in one of their many online fundraising activities.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Moderne/104/115/34