Design an Everyday Solution to an Extraordinary Problem

This was passed along from Searcy Milam, one of our friends from StartingBloc:

I found this competition at Good.is and thought some of you might have
burning ideas worth submitting!

"Project: Design an Everyday Solution to an Extraordinary Problem"

OBJECTIVE
Devise a simple, creative solution to a pressing global problem.

REQUIREMENTS
Post a comment, tweet @GOOD, or e-mail projects[at]goodinc[dot]com
with a pressing global problem and your creative DIY solution. Your
response can take the form of a paragraph, a sketch, an annotated photo
—whatever you think will best convey your idea. Deadline is March 31st
(and winners will be announced on April 6th).

PRIZE
The best three entries, as judged by our panel of in-house experts,
will receive a $500 Nau gift card.