Kevin Adams and his father, Wendell, are co-founders of Waterbrick, a revolutionary invention that serves as protective shelter and stackable vessels for potable water and food in Third World countries. Made from Dow plastic, these 9 inches wide, 18 inches tall and 6 inches deep engineered containers hold 3.4 gallons of fresh water, food or anything you want to keep dry. They are used to fetch, carry and store fresh water and /or repurposed to build transitional shelter or schools.

Kevin and Wendell introduced Waterbrick containers to the TEDxPeachtree community in 2009. At that time, their focus was on serving the poor in South Africa.  Soon after that, an earthquake decimated Haiti. At the 2010 TEDxPeachtree event, Kevin returned with an update on their commitment to help Haiti’s homeless. “We chose to focus solely on Haiti and not spread ourselves too thin so we could accomplish more,” Kevin said.

In May of 2011, we checked in with Kevin for an update. “We’re grateful for our exposure at TEDxPeachtree,” he said. “Whenever someone has a question about our humanitarian work, I send them to the YouTube link. It gives us the credibility we need to raise money and awareness.”

With the recent devastation in Japan, the funding and focus on Haiti have dropped off. “The death rate from cholera continues to rise,” he said. “It’s because of their infrastructure and lack of sanitation. There is no short-term solution to this problem. It might take a decade or more, with everyone’s help.”

So far, they’ve donated and distributed 8,400 containers. Through a partnership with Dow Chemical, they’ve also donated and delivered 3,500 gallons of chlorine, used for disinfectant in their cholera treatment camps.

To make donations, visit www.globalgiving.org/4578. Kevin said they also need social media savvy volunteers to spread the word and help with fundraising. Ready to make a difference? Contact Kevin at kadams@waterbrick.org or 877-420-9283.