Think of three household tasks you do regularly. More often than not, these chores require the use of water in some way or another. And it's not just in these chores that the need for water is crucial—even the simplest, most mundane acts require a little (or a lot of) water. And because most of us have rarely experienced extreme water shortage, we tend to take it for granted.

This is not the case for billions of other people worldwide. More and more people are deprived of water, yet not everyone's aware of their plight. How can you help? Start by watching this video below. Share it with others, and in the process, raise awareness for the water crisis.

(Screencap courtesy of charitywater on YouTube.)

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