Anh Ho

Why I'm walking, running & riding for water this October!

How far would you walk for a glass of water? In Africa and Asia, women have to walk an average of 6 kilometres to collect water. 

2020 has been a year full of challenges for everyone around the world. I'd like to take this opportunity to contribute to this important cause that may have slipped off the radar given the piles of burden the pandemic has created worldwide.

Hence, this year I challenge myself to walk to and from the Stantec North Sydney office every day between the 19th and 23rd October. I live in Wollstonecraft, the walk would take approximately 30 min (~2.3 km) each way. I'd be carrying with me two blue balloons (or alternative form of container if the balloons do not hold the weight) filled with water along the way. This activity is the daily reality of many girls and women in the world's poorest country to gain access to clean water.

WaterAid’ mission is to reach everyone, everywhere with clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene within a generation. This vision inspires me, and I hope it inspires you too.

Please donate to my fundraising page to contribute to WaterAid's amazing work. For just $50, WaterAid could help run a handwashing campaign to reduce the spread of COVID-19, while $140 could help provide hygiene education to frontline healthcare workers.

The more people that know about WaterAid, the more we can achieve together. Please spread the word by sharing my fundraising page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!