You'll Cry Bittersweet Tears Over This Four-Year-Old's Bucket List

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By Laura Vitto2013-08-09 01:56:43 UTC

While clean drinking water is readily available for many living in the United States, but in other areas of the world, this unfortunately isn't always the case.

WATERisLIFE, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing safe water to communities around the world, has launched a bittersweet video to promote its mission.

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In a video posted to YouTube, the group travels to Amboseli, Kenya — where safe drinking water is scarce — and introduces viewers to 4-year-old Nkaitole. According to WATERisLIFE, Nikaitole has a 1 in 5 chance of passing away before he turns five, due to unsafe drinking conditions.

Because of this harrowing statistic, the organization films the young boy checking off his bucket list, which includes flying in an airplane, receiving his first kiss and visiting the ocean.

The clip is both heart-breaking and awe-inspiring, and serves as a serious call to action for people who have the means to help the cause. Watch it above, and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Homepage Image: YouTube, TheGiftOfWater

Topics: inspiring, non-profits, Social Good, Video, Videos, Watercooler, YouTube