Hannah Crockford

Join me in walking for water

As someone who works in the water sector, I know first-hand how powerful clean water access can be—for public health, community wellbeing, and long-term resilience. And yet, 703 million people—almost one in ten—still don’t have safe water close to home.

Every day, women and children walk for hours to collect water. It’s not just physically exhausting—it’s often unsafe. The water they carry can be contaminated, and the time spent walking can mean missed education, lost opportunities, and ongoing cycles of disadvantage.

That’s why I’ve signed up for WaterAid’s Walk for Water challenge. Over five days, I’ll be walking to raise awareness and funds that help turn the tide for communities without clean water.

I’d love for colleagues, collaborators and peers across our sector to walk beside me—whether that’s through donating, getting involved, or simply sharing the campaign. Just $50 could help a rural community maintain its own water system—something we all know is a game-changer.

Let’s show the strength of our industry—not just through technical expertise, but through solidarity and action. Together, we can make water equity more than a vision—we can help make it reality.

Thank you for your support. It means a lot.