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They know a thing or two about water at The Deep, Hull’s award-winning aquarium. They use 2.5 million gallons of the wet stuff in recreating the world’s oceans which are home to 3,500 fish including stunning sharks and rays.
And now staff and visitors have helped to provide 38.5 million gallons of clean water for a community in the Rumphi district of Malawi through sales of Thirsty Planet charity water in The Deep’s cafe and restaurant which will pay for materials to build an Elephant pump.
Catering manager Jean Garton, who selected Thirsty Planet for The Deep, said: “As part of our environmental policy we buy locally-produced or Fairtrade products whenever we can. Not only is Thirsty Planet sourced in Harrogate, it has the added benefit of allowing us to help people who get by with very little. We’re very proud to know our pump will improve the lives of hundreds of people Our visitors are showing a keen interest in Thirsty Planet and we often overhear them discussing the issues it raises.”
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ZUNISHA IS ONE IN A MILLION
The one millionth person to benefit from the Thirsty Planet/Pump Aid partnership is Zunisha Jane, a 35-year-old housewife from the rural Chiradzulu district of Malawi, where a Pump Aid Elephant pump has just been installed. ... more...
Malawi Trip 2008
You can read about somewhere, see it on the TV and Google it on the internet, but however much research you do nothing’s going to help you get under its skin quite like being there. After more than a year of producing and selling Thirsty Planet three staff members got the chance to see exactly where the money raised by Thirsty Planet goes. ... more...
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Caring Ami relishes Malawi opportunity
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Caring Lisa relishes Malawi opportunity
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Kind-hearted Michael makes Malawi charity trip
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