Pure Thirst

Pure Thirst is a student group that seeks to learn more about water and health issues that face the world, particularly in low- and middle-income counties (LMIC). The group works on laboratory and field research on a range of water and health issues, raises awareness on global water issues, and engages with communities facing water issues to better understand how water affects health and society.

Historically, Pure Thirst has worked with several communities around the world. For several years, the group worked with the Olkokola community in Arusha Region, Tanzania. Due to COVID-19, the group has not been able to travel to Tanzania. In 2023, after planning a return to Olkokola, a nearby outbreak caused those plans to be thwarted once again. In 2023, the group will conduct a project in the Dzimauli communities in Limpopo, South Africa.

Connect with the Pure Thirst student organization via Campus Link.

Fundraisers

Fundraisers are an important source of awareness and finance for the work the organization does.

Coffee and Chocolate Sale

We are pleased to offer:

• Sarris Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods,
• Sarris Chocolate Bars at $2.50,
• Morning Blend (Guatemalan and Honduran with notes of Green Apple, Milk Chocolate, and Agave), 12 oz whole bean $16.25, and
• Mensur Abahika (Ethiopian with notes of Orange Juice, Raspberry, and Marshmallow), 12 oz whole bean $19.50

Purchase online - pick-ups will be weekdays in April from 11am-1pm in Fisher 331. (You must pick up at least one day after ordering).

If you are not interested in coffee or chocolate please consider donating by making a “purchase” but then emailing me separately that your order was a donation.

Wine into Water

This event will benefit the group’s work on water and health in northern Tanzania. The event is an annual celebration, usually held in the fall semester to showcase the work done in the previous year on water and health.

Application Information

Applications are currently closed. If you are interested, please join the student group.

To apply, you should prepare to respond to the following questions:

• Name
• E-mail address (please use your @duq.edu address)
• Class year
• School and major
• Current cumulative GPA
• What are your academic goals for the experience? (respond in one- or two-paragraphs)
• Of what student organizations, sports, or other groups are you an active member?
• In what service activities do you regularly participate? Examples may include volunteer with a community organization on an ongoing basis, organize service activities as a leader, or serve in a leadership capacity in student government. For the purposes of this application, please exclude Pure Thirst activities.
• Have you ever traveled outside of the United States? International travel is not a requirement for application. If so,
• • Do you live outside of the United States?
• • Where have you traveled as an adult and for what purposes? There is no strict age division, please use your best judgement to decide if you were a child along for the ride or a responsible individual.
• • Have you ever traveled to a low- or middle-income country? If so, please explain the circumstances.
• Why would you like to participate in this trip? (respond in one- or two-paragraphs)