Based on "A mile in her shoes" from Ugly Betty (as if to proove it really is the little things that make a difference) this blog is a collection of stories from various people on various subjects to open the worlds eyes, possibly beat stereotypes, and maybe even change something around here..

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Thirsty to Quench you

The right to water constitutes one of the most fundamental human rights. Yet for local communities in many countries, this right is being undermined in the name of tourism. While tourists can enjoy several showers a day, swimming pools, golf courses and lush landscaped gardens, neighbouring communities often face severe water shortages. This can exacerbate already extreme conditions of hardship and poverty.

Despite this, after throurough research, nothing seems to be getting done, beside research to help the matter. Granted, there are charities helping thirst and water troubles in Africa, but not the places that are suffering for tourim. Nothing at all is being done, and it's due to selfish showers in hotels.

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