{"product_id":"water-for-life-w-discussion-guide","title":"Water For Life w\/ Discussion Guide","description":"Water For Life DVD VIDEO DOCUMENTARY Catholic Relief Services humanitarian clean \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Catholic Relief Services (in partnership with the  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2018 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eWATER FOR LIFE W\/ DISCUSSION GUIDE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWATER FOR LIFE W\/ DISCUSSION GUIDE is a documentary presentation that follows Catholic Relief Services’ water and sanitation programs in developing countries, combining on-the-ground reportage with intimate, personal stories. Through vivid cinematography and interviews with local families, community leaders, and CRS field staff, the film illustrates practical solutions—wells and hand pumps, rainwater harvesting, sanitation and hygiene education, and community-led maintenance—that restore access to safe water and improve health. The narrative highlights how sustainable technologies are adapted to local contexts and how women and youth often lead and sustain these initiatives, making the film both an informative case study and a moving account of human resilience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DVD places these projects within the larger humanitarian crisis of food and water scarcity—the interconnected emergencies that undermine health, economic stability, and peace across many developing regions. It explains how challenges such as climate change, population growth, and limited infrastructure exacerbate water insecurity, and how long-term development work addresses root causes rather than short-term relief alone. Rooted in the mission of Catholic Relief Services, founded in 1943 by the U.S. Catholic bishops to assist the poor worldwide, the film underscores CRS’s Gospel-driven commitment to alleviating suffering and fostering justice, while noting the supportive role of the National Council of Catholic Women, established in 1920 to empower women in service, leadership, and spirituality. Since 1946 the partnership between CRS and NCCW has combined resources, volunteers, and advocacy to scale projects and deepen community impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond documentation, Water for Life is designed as an educational and advocacy tool for parishes, schools, donor groups, and policy audiences—prompting discussion, fundraising, and volunteer engagement while showcasing measurable outcomes in health and livelihoods. The film emphasizes dignity, stewardship, and solidarity, inviting viewers to support practical interventions that prevent disease, sustain agriculture, and strengthen community governance. ©2018 Catholic Relief Services. Photo by Jim Stipe\/CRS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Catholic Relief Services (in partnership with the","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51436291162390,"sku":"133914","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20266162157860scan.jpg?v=1781673609","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/water-for-life-w-discussion-guide","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}