https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv Resources to help understand the historical background of A Long Walk to Water en-us 2018-04-19 14:21:59 UTC 2026-01-18 15:08:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png hartmann_brian https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253444884 This article describes the struggles that many of the world's poorest people have because they do not have access to water. ]]> 2018-04-19 14:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253444884 hartmann_brian https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253446957 A Long Walk to Water takes place in South Sudan. South Sudan used to be part of the Republic of Sudan, but became a separate nation in 2011 (after the events in the story) in part because of the violence conflict described in this novel.]]> 2018-04-19 14:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253446957 hartmann_brian https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253450055 Water for South Sudan is an organization set up to build wells and irrigation systems in South Sudan. They believe they can spread peace and health by providing people with access to water. ]]> 2018-04-19 14:34:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253450055 hartmann_brian https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253452911 Salva in A Long Walk is based on a real person. This video will introduce you to Salva and tell his inspiring story. There's more information at this link: http://www.waterforsouthsudan.org/salvas-story/]]> 2018-04-19 14:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253452911 hartmann_brian https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253454309 According to the Global Policy Forum, "50 countries on five continents might soon be caught up in water disputes unless they move quickly to establish agreements on how to share reservoirs, rivers, and underground water acquifers." Learn more about conflicts over access to water at GPF's website.]]> 2018-04-19 14:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253454309 hartmann_brian https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253463418 2018-04-19 14:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hartmann_brian/5v0xtcdbgwhv/wish/253463418