charity: water is a non profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. We give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. Just $20 can give one person in a developing nation clean water for 20 years.

Moderne Communications, in the spirit of helping to bring the world together, will be hosting the first ever Second Life Twestival for charity:water. The event will take place at the virtual charity:water headquarters on Moderne Island on February 12, 2009 at 4:30pm SLT. The 2 hour event will feature live music, information on charity:water’s work and how you can help, and donation points that allow you to give directly to the well-building projects. No donation is required to attend, but anything you can give is much appreciated.

Come down to Moderne Island and meet some other Twittering Second Lifers. It will be a great time and, more importantly, for a great cause. And remember to support all of the Twestival efforts for charity: water by making a donation, attending an event or participating in one of their many online fundraising activities.

Moderne Productions

www.charitywater.org/

Judy Sweater – Victoria bushfire relief, originally uploaded by GM Nikolaidis.

We’re bringing back the Judy sweater in magenta for a limited time, to benefit the victims of the Victorian bushfire. At present count, 181 lives have been lost in this terrible event.

You can help by doing what you probably are already doing. Shopping. On the LVS Drive sim, RavenLynn Templar has set up an area for vendors to put items out for sale, the proceeds of which will go to benefit the victims. Come visit the area, and even if you don’t see something you want to purchase, there is a donation kiosk in the center of the pavillion. Thank you :)

Victorian bushfire relief pavillion