Save Every Drop or Drop Dead
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SAVE EVERY DROP

Legacy of the past Childhood years of water woes Leaking taps brought back childhood memories Plumber cost to fix taps: RS. 100 or more Problem of affordability in poor households Saving 6 million litres of water single-handedly

Birth of Drop Dead Foundation
One drop a minute means1000 liters of water wasted in a month
Birth of DDF One man NGO with a plumber. Difficulty in
getting access to homes Addition of lady volunteer, a welcome change Clockwork process Drop Dead a great impact on people

No strings attached No problem of funding. God is my fund raiser I welcome no strings attached funds only DDF is global today Fortunate to have received funds through
Nature Forever Society (Sparrow), Indian Plumbing Association, Rotary Club, etc
A step further: 2000+ student ambassadors
2007-08
1666 houses visited 414 leaking taps fixed free of
charge and ~4.lakh 14 thousand liters of water saved
~6 million liters saved till date

Inspiring others
Many across India have been inspired and want to join DDF I ask them to start on their own From youngsters in Kalchini West Bengal to
Bollywood stars, the movement has spread across the country

Be the change you want to see People are waiting to see an angel; launch
this program in your neighborhood Simple and easy for anyone to do. I give only
my Sundays Come out your cocoon and inspire people If I can, so can you!

Pictures source: DDF website
Aabid Surti Drop Dead Foundation
C-16 / 003, Anuroop, Shantinagar Sector: 11, Mira Road ( E ) Mumbai: 401 107. (India)
Cell: +91-9820184964 E-mail: [email protected]