Why We’re Running Out of Water (And How to Fix It)
Tue Jan 27 2026
Marita Peters, Executive Director of Search for Water UAE, reveals why the global water crisis affects all of us—even in water-rich cities like Dubai.
From women walking kilometers daily to fetch water in Uganda, Indonesia, and Haiti, to the hidden cost of desalination in the UAE, this conversation connects the dots between privilege, climate change, and our daily water habits.
Surge for Water provides holistic solutions: water access, sanitation, menstrual health education, and soap-making workshops that empower entire communities.
Their annual Design, Dine & Make a Difference gala (November 27, 2024) brings together the design industry to fund life-changing water solutions.
Marita shares powerful insights on women's leadership, coral bleaching from ocean warming, and simple water-saving habits we can all adopt today—from filtration systems to reusable water bottles.
Water is fundamental to life. When 8+ billion people overuse, it affects the whole planet. Small changes create a big impact.
🎧 Listen to the complete episode for actionable tips and discover how you can support Surge for Water's goal of reaching 1 million people by 2030.
🔗 CONNECT WITH SURGE FOR WATER:
Website: https://surgeforwater.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surgeforwater/
Marita Peters Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/marita_peters/
View the Nov 27 Gala Collection:
https://surgeforwater.org/view-the-designs-for-surges-12th-annual-design-dine-make-a-difference-gala/
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The Eco Sheroes Podcast interviews women making positive environmental impacts through sustainable services, products, and eco-conscious living. Hosted by Pallavi Santhapuram, Founder of The Eco Loop.
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Chapters
00:00 - Episode Snippets
01:25 - Introduction
03:17 - Marita's Journey & Search for Water's Mission
04:59 - Why Women's Leadership Creates Lasting Impact
09:48 - Why Save Water in Dubai When Taps Never Run Dry?
13:48 - The Holistic Approach: Water + Sanitation + Menstrual Health
18:24 - Soap-Making Workshops & Community Health
20:44 - Design, Dine, Make a Difference Gala Explained
25:01 - 2030 Goals & How You Can Help Make Them a Reality
29:54 - First Priority With Unlimited Funding
32:32 - Biggest Misconception About the Water Crisis
34:19 - Water Access vs. Menstrual Health: Which Comes First?
35:12 - New Wells vs. Maintaining Existing Systems
37:02 - Simple Water-Saving Tips You Can Start Today
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Marita Peters, Executive Director of Search for Water UAE, reveals why the global water crisis affects all of us—even in water-rich cities like Dubai. From women walking kilometers daily to fetch water in Uganda, Indonesia, and Haiti, to the hidden cost of desalination in the UAE, this conversation connects the dots between privilege, climate change, and our daily water habits. Surge for Water provides holistic solutions: water access, sanitation, menstrual health education, and soap-making workshops that empower entire communities. Their annual Design, Dine & Make a Difference gala (November 27, 2024) brings together the design industry to fund life-changing water solutions. Marita shares powerful insights on women's leadership, coral bleaching from ocean warming, and simple water-saving habits we can all adopt today—from filtration systems to reusable water bottles. Water is fundamental to life. When 8+ billion people overuse, it affects the whole planet. Small changes create a big impact. 🎧 Listen to the complete episode for actionable tips and discover how you can support Surge for Water's goal of reaching 1 million people by 2030. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SURGE FOR WATER: Website: https://surgeforwater.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surgeforwater/ Marita Peters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marita_peters/ View the Nov 27 Gala Collection: https://surgeforwater.org/view-the-designs-for-surges-12th-annual-design-dine-make-a-difference-gala/ 🌿 ABOUT THE ECO SHEROES PODCAST: The Eco Sheroes Podcast interviews women making positive environmental impacts through sustainable services, products, and eco-conscious living. Hosted by Pallavi Santhapuram, Founder of The Eco Loop. 🎙️ Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 💚 SUPPORT THE PODCAST:If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share! Your support helps us amplify these important conversations. 📩 Let's Connect: Instagram: @theecoloop Website: www.theecoloop.com/theecosheroespodcast Sustainable living makes life healthy, wealthy, and happy! Live in sync with nature :) ➡️ Subscribe to my newsletter - "The Eco Experiment," for tips on sustainable living. I'll help you navigate misleading marketing and identify genuinely sustainable brands for informed purchasing decisions. https://www.theecoloop.com/the-eco-experiment-newsletter Let's connect on my other social media channels, too :) https://www.instagram.com/theecoloop https://www.facebook.com/theecoloop https://www.tiktok.com/@theecoloop https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavisanthapuram/ https://medium.com/@pallavi.ecoloop ------------- Chapters 00:00 - Episode Snippets 01:25 - Introduction 03:17 - Marita's Journey & Search for Water's Mission 04:59 - Why Women's Leadership Creates Lasting Impact 09:48 - Why Save Water in Dubai When Taps Never Run Dry? 13:48 - The Holistic Approach: Water + Sanitation + Menstrual Health 18:24 - Soap-Making Workshops & Community Health 20:44 - Design, Dine, Make a Difference Gala Explained 25:01 - 2030 Goals & How You Can Help Make Them a Reality 29:54 - First Priority With Unlimited Funding 32:32 - Biggest Misconception About the Water Crisis 34:19 - Water Access vs. Menstrual Health: Which Comes First? 35:12 - New Wells vs. Maintaining Existing Systems 37:02 - Simple Water-Saving Tips You Can Start Today