BY AARON OSTWINKLE AND NIKKI NEMMERS
Many people spend a lot of time on their phones; the problem is that they spend most of that time on time-wasting apps. For example, games like Flappy Bird and Candy Crush are very time consuming. If they are spending all that time on their phone, why not do some good?
UNICEF has started a web app that will give one day’s worth of water to a person in need for every ten minutes that you do not touch your phone. To use this app go to tap.unicefusa.org and tap ‘PUT DOWN YOUR PHONE, SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE.’ Then, follow the on-screen directions to start saving lives. To use the web app, you simply click begin and set your phone down. You can’t text, talk, or browse the Internet for the duration of the challenge; in fact, simply picking up your phone will end your session.
The app will continuously give you fun facts about UNICEF. It also offers comparative statistics concerning what you have accomplished through this app vs. what others are doing with social media.
Why not challenge yourself to put down your phone...and save a life?
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