“When I learned a few years back that a child dies every eight seconds because of contaminated water, I knew it was urgent to act," Laliberte said. “That is why I created the One Drop Foundation. The more I researched water, I discovered that it is at the basis of most social problems and at the heart of many humanitarian crises that face humankind: health, education, environment and poverty.”

The Cirque du Soleil founder acted as the master of ceremonies for the two-hour long performance that took in five continents and visited 14 cities.

Moscow crowned the list with a unique dance recital involving children, representing hope for the future.

The production costs for the show are estimated to be between six and ten million dollars – which is on top of the 35 million Laliberté paid for the trip to space.