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Community 'Water Walk'
In solidarity with people who walk for water in situations of extreme poverty

The Water Issue

Lack of clean water is perhaps the foremost problem for people experiencing extreme poverty compromising health, education and economic and gender equality.

Lack of access to a safe and reliable source of water and adequate sanitation facilities is widespread. In the Milne Bay region of PNG for example, only 32% of the population have easy access to safe water supplies.

Be Part of the Solution

Organise your community group to undertake a 4km or more walk to support communities without water in Zimbabwe, India and Papua New Guinea. (See full description of supporting projects below)

A 4km walk is a lesser distance than women and children in the developing world typically walk to collect water each day. The weight of water carried is commonly 20-40kg.

People who take part in the Water Walk, wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring two containers for carrying water appropriate to their strength:

1. Children can usually carry two 2-3 litre containers (cordial bottles).
2. Women and teens can usually y two 6-8 litre containers (buckets with lids).
3. Men can usually carry two 10-15 litre containers (water drums)

Easy Steps to Fundraise for Water

1. Register as a team by clicking 'Register a Church Team' above
2. Invite everyone from your church/ community by forwarding the email you will receive on registration
3. You and others can then join this team by clicking 'Join Your Church's Team' above

UnitingWorld Water Projects

A. Rural Water and Sanitation in Ponnai Village, Vellore, India
The project aims to improve community health and productivity by providing access to a safe water supply for identified villages. The project provides water pumps, tanks, drainage, hygienic latrine facilities, boreholes as well as community management and education workshops on sanitation, health and hygiene.

B. Water Harvesting in Muzarabani, Zimbabwe
The project addresses the need for accessible water supply through the installation of water tanks. Local people are trained in tank construction and build the tanks themselves. Brick making moulds are purchased to as well as wheel barrows, shovels and hand tools. Training in water management is provided.

C. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Milne Bay and Central Province, PNG
The Rural Village Water Project aims to improve family and overall community health and productivity by providing access to a safe water supply. Access to clean water is provided by local teams through appropriate systems. Workshops and training are also provided to raise awareness of hygiene, sanitation and health.

Your support will help transform life for partner communities.
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