On 28th May 2023, I'll be coming face to face with the UKs largest mountain. Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands. Taking on the challenge of a 4,411 foot climb over 8.5 miles, in aid of those who are in need of water around the globe.

Water is a basic necessity for life. Unfortunately in some parts of the world, people spend a huge amount of time on a daily basis searching and collecting water, in some cases the water is contaminated. Children are not getting educated due to the time spent in search of water, and the only way to break the cycle of poverty is education, they are stuck in a vicious cycle.

The facts

844 million people lack basic drinking water access, more than 1 of every 10 people on the planet. Women and girls spend an estimated 200 million hours hauling water every day. The average woman in rural Africa walks 6 kilometres every day to haul 40 pounds of water. Every day, more than 800 children under age 5 die from diarrhoea attributed to poor water and sanitation. By 2050, 1 in 4 people will live in a country affected by chronic or recurring fresh-water shortages. 2.3 billion people live without access to basic sanitation.

With your continuous support, we are working with local communities in affected areas to build hand pumps and dig wells. More than 15,000 water projects are directly benefitting 1,000,000 families from your contributions. We hope to continue doing this with your ongoing support!