Comments on: Matt Damon on the Water for the World Act

By: Marko Zavodjenje

Marko Zavodjenje — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:04:36 +0000

This is a really big issue that really needs to be addressed and solved as much as it is possible. It is truly sad that we didn’t solved these fundamental problems in 21st century.

By: Russell Andrusko

Russell Andrusko — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:49:32 +0000

I recently read with interest about the involvement of Matt Damon and others in the fight to provide adequate potable water for the under privileged. I would like to make contact with Matt Damon and his well known associates with the view of utilizing their high profile to fast track global awareness of a brilliant and recently developed product the design of which is a breakthrough in Solar Desalination technology. Solar Desalination has been used for centuries however until the development of this design, efficiency levels and capital costs have prohibited the broad use of desalination technologies for both water needs and large scale desalination projects.
That was the case until now. I have access to a system which was developed in Australia by an associate and is ready for commercialization. The highlights and or benefits of the system can be summarized as follows:
• Low cost modular desalination/distillation.
• Produces distilled water from any source.
• Simple robust design and operation.
• Gravity or pump fed.
• On site fabrication and maintenance.
• Waste hot water a by-product.
• Ground or roof mounted.
• No ongoing energy costs and as such no green house emissions.
• No filters or costly membranes.
• Complete solar generation.
• A small household unit (for a one off ex factory cost of around US$250) should produce around 20 litres of potable water per day infinitum.
• The system can also be adapted for use in larger commercial applications.
I am certain that the product will gain acceptance over time as and when communities gradually become aware of the solution on offer. As each day goes by needless suffering and deaths continue. We do not have the necessary resources required to accelerate awareness of this brilliant product. I have a vision of a worldwide promotion of this life saving product featuring high profile celebrities already committed to the fight for a solution to this life saving cause
Please ensure that my message reaches a decision maker with haste.
Sincere appreciation
Russell K Andrusko
Email russell@andrusko.net

By: endrunlv

endrunlv — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:20:25 +0000

Here’s some more thoughts on an approach http://endrunlv.blogspot.com/2009/06/water-for-world-act.html,

more importantly is everyone work together in a holistic effort.

For a good perspective on this issue, please see this movie http://www.youtube.com/home

By: Elli

Elli — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:48:57 +0000

Missy — being unemployed in Michigan massively beats out being dehydrated and diseased in Malawi. In Michigan, you don’t ever really have to worry about going hungry — if worse comes to worst, you have food banks and soup kitchens downtown. But it won’t ever come to that for almost anybody, because you have family who would take you in and other options too, like moving out of Michigan, or taking a menial kind of job. Meanwhile, hundreds of millions of people are starving to death. Do you have any idea what it’s like to starve to death? What about all those kids who are actually dying from diarrhea? How can you even compare your suffering with theirs?

Yes we have problems in the U.S. but it’s nothing compared to what others are suffering. Thanks to Matt Damon and ONE for bringing attention and hopefully more/better resources to this tragedy.

By: Karen Smithson

Karen Smithson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:59:08 +0000

This is a truly great post for a serious world issue! Matt, glad to see you are working toward helping such a worthy cause. I recently saw a map of the world which depicted how much of the world has enough usable water and it was absolutely astounding! Worse, to see how much of our world does not have access to usable, clean water.... great work, look forward to seeing more on this. healthy diet plan

By: Endrunlv

Endrunlv — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:58:19 +0000

In regards to the comment by Neil Winslow : ‘There are dozens of charities, hundreds of companies , and thousands of individuals trying to work on this need for clean, fresh water world wide – - but that is still not enough.’

Absolutely! Well intentioned people and organizations in many cases are all going in different directions and the effort to find solutions are fragmented and ineffective.

There needs to be a holistic approach to the problem with all the above working together in unity for the common cause for the right reasons.

There is research on workable solutions in getting everyone on the same page and rowing in the same direction that also educates and provides the tools for the impoverished to succeed.

No one is going to be ‘the hero’ or ‘savior’ and ride in to end these problems. Rather, it will be people collectively working together with a strategy that works.

‘A Mission For America’s Future’ touches on some of this check it out http://endrunlv.blogspot.com/2009/06/mission-for-americas-future.html . It is a summary and a beginning not an end all, more work is being done with structuring of partnerships and resources over the next few months as unity becomes a focus.

By: Neil Winslow

Neil Winslow — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:12:36 +0000

There are dozens of charities, hundreds of companies , and thousands of individuals trying to work on this need for clean, fresh water world wide – - but that is still not enough. There is a need for support from foundations, need for support from denominations, and individuals. A need for all of us to contact those willing to support orangized efforts. A need to support this legislation – - to bring world health and world peace.
The Matt Damon video with this appeal shows people who have water cans and clothes and shoes and even wagons to go “dip” water out of a contaminated river in a urgan setting. Yes this is done, this is real.
Push this further to third world countries where children are scooping feces-laden water right from the ditches beside the muddy road where oxen, donkeys, and camels walk. So sad, when there is no well, but plenty of clean water just fifty feet below ground. If a well is drilled it must be done pofessionally, sealed against contamination, and tested for purity, then available to all. In many areas this can be done for $2,500 to $10,000. This is a need that can be actually solved.
What can you do to help?

By: Endrunlv

Endrunlv — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:08:53 +0000

I am working on resources to provide funds and technology for this project. The project involves a strategy I am working on, several governments and more research which will take several months at best. If we all work together water, food, and education will be the result as only a part of a much broader campaign.

Please pray for this and follow along on twitter @endrunlv

Your comments and support will be appreciated.

By: Missy

Missy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:57:59 +0000

Matt love your movies. I feel bad about poor people but what about the people here? we have 11% unemployment here in Michigan and our town is falling apart as we ship jobs overseas. What do you have to say about sending OUR money to Africa when we need to take care of those at home. I know you are a big star and don’t have to worry about putting food on the table but many of us do and sending money over there jst does not make sense to me.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:31:13 +0000

This is a huge issue that really needs to be addressed. It is truly sad that people do not have access to clean water.

There are organizations that are fighting this battle. We do not need to wait for the government, as they can be supported by individuals. Here’s a few that I’m aware of. Read about them yourselves and make your own decisions, but we can make a difference.

http://www.bloodwatermission.com/
http://www.charitywater.org/