The economic downturn threw cold water on that vision.

WSJ: New Hitch in Ground Zero Plans: No Takers

Earlier this year I outlined a vision to improve drinking water protection by harnessing invention and innovation.

WHITEHOUSE: Blog Action Day: Protecting America��s Waters Today

Most agencies, like World Vision and Plan International, now steer sponsorship money more broadly to development projects like water supply, nutrition or schools.

BBC: Is child sponsorship ethical?