Each of the women will be representing the key water challenges on their continent. Together, their journey will be the centerpiece of a global awareness and outreach program that will spur us all to join hands in solving our global water crisis. The expedition will embrace worldwide media coverage, the global classroom and conscious business partnerships to create awareness of the critical water crisis and to encourage a move to action on global and local levels. The project is designed to complement the efforts of international conservation organizations, institutions, government and enterprise on this vitally important subject. As with the other successful Bancroft-Arnesen expeditions, this project will make a determined effort to engage with youth by means of technology and a tailored educational methodology and curriculum. Our goal is to reach 2 million classrooms and 50 million youth. The expedition provides a unique partnership opportunity for organizations that are committed to the same values as those celebrated by Bancroft Arnesen Explore: Environment, currently emphasizing the fresh water crisis; The essential role of education in making sustainable changes; Empowerment of girls and women to achieve their dreams; Cross-cultural communication and understanding; The ability of each person to make a difference in the world |