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ONE DROP is proud and honored to announce an unprecedented outpouring of support from partners, artists, fans and employees who donated $1.4 million towards financing projects undertaken by the organization in developed and developing countries, aimed at supporting access to safe water for all and raising awareness of water-related issues.

"ONE DROP founding partner Cirque du Soleil® has a long history of supporting communities worldwide. We have been truly inspired by the level of commitment of the teams, artists and employees who lent their talent and efforts to help us achieve our goal. Together, we have the power and responsibility to take action, in global solidarity," said Guy Laliberté, Chair of ONE DROP.

During the week of World Water Day, fundraising and awareness campaigns were launched through Cirque du Soleil’s 7 Days for a Better World campaign and through the “One Week for ONE DROP” partnership struck between Cirque du Soleil, MGM International Resorts (NYSE: MGM) and Treasure Island. The combination of these efforts resulted in proceeds from different Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas and around the world being awarded to ONE DROP. MGM Resorts further increased its contribution by donating an additional $1 million over the next five years.

ONE DROP would like to thank its invaluable partners, and their employees for supporting the cause of safe water for all, today and tomorrow. ONE DROP is looking forward to celebrating World Water Day 2013 with them.

22 avril is an initiative from citizens from different walks of life and environmental groups. It is supported by different organizations and aims to be the largest possible gathering for the environment in the history of Québec.

As part of the organizing committee of the “22 avril” gathering, the David Suzuki Foundation offers its website to allow the largest number of people to show their support by signing the Declaration of “22 avril”.

If you care about defending our shared resources, the distribution of wealth, the rights of each and every citizen, and respect for the environment, just like ONE DROP and the 37,278 good-willed men, women, and children, join us on April 22.

Sign the Declaration and encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to do the same.
It's our spring!

For more information, please visit: http://action.davidsuzuki.org/22-april.

MGM Resorts International and Cirque du Soleil®, two global organizations long renowned for inspiring and engaging entertainment, announced that they are joining forces in support of the mission of ONE DROP.

From March 20 to March 25, and in recognition of WORLD WATER DAY on March 22, MGM Resorts and Cirque du Soleil will donate the proceeds from ticket sales of performances of Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas shows to help further ONE DROP’s mission.

“At MGM Resorts, environmental sustainability is a key pillar of our vision for social responsibility,” said Jim Murren, the company’s Chairman & CEO. “We recognize that a comprehensive strategic approach to water stewardship is fundamental to the continuing survival of life on our planet. We also believe that access to safe water can serve as the lifeblood for social and economic development. We are honored to partner with Cirque du Soleil in support of ONE DROP in this vital area,” Murren said.

Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil and Chair of ONE DROP, said, “This incredible commitment from MGM Resorts International, Cirque du Soleil’s business partner of nearly 20 years in Las Vegas, truly expresses one of the goals I had when I founded ONE DROP in 2007: creating a powerful ripple effect of solidarity made up of companies, individuals and people around the world. I am so grateful that MGM Resorts International will not only support in an important financial manner, but also shares our belief by raising awareness of this precious resource. This bring us one drop closer to realizing the dream of ensuring that safe water is accessible to all, today and tomorrow.”

The United Nations WORLD WATER DAY is observed on March 22 to spotlight the importance of freshwater and the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

View the official Press Release.

Every year, on March 22, the United Nations invites all the world's citizens to celebrate water. ONE DROP will of course be celebrating—while acting on many fronts and in many parts of the world to promote the cause of universal access to water.

ONE DROP will be taking part in the discussions and activities of the World Water Forum in Marseille to advocate for practices that protect and promote water resources. It will also be the perfect opportunity to tell people more about a ONE DROP project selected by the Forum as one of the most inspiring solutions to the world's water crisis.

Celebrations will also be in full swing at our project sites. Special activities are planned for India and Haiti, in cooperation with our partners. In partnership with CIBL and WACRB, ONE DROP will be making a splash on the waves of community radio as it broadcasts 22 water-themed clips in 22 countries around the world.

ONE DROP will also be taking the opportunity offered by World Water Day to raise public awareness of the impact of food choices on water resources. ONE DROP will furthermore be on hand in Las Vegas as its partners MGM and Treasure Island announce a major financial contribution to ONE DROP. Finally, Cirque du Soleil, in collaboration with ONE DROP, will present its social contribution and its “7 days for a better world” campaign.

Join us as we celebrate water on March 22, and on every other day of the year. View the full program of ONE DROP activities.

ONE DROP is joining forces with the ePals community—an online social network bringing together nearly 25 million teachers, parents and students from some 200 countries—and invites elementary and high school students to take part in artistic, educational and engaging activities on the theme of water.

The ePals international platform allows ONE DROP to provide children and teachers with free access to learning tools linked to water-related issues. On the ePals ONE DROP page, young people have access to educational activities with an environmental and social theme, and are called upon to take part in discussions on water-related issues. In addition, a series of educational activities has been developed for teachers, to help them lead discussions on these vital questions. All educational material is available in French, English and Spanish.