Why walk

Why walk on Sunday 13th May 2012 ?

A child dies every 20 seconds from diseases associated with unsafe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene.

The average person in the UK uses 150 litres of water a day.
The average person in the developing world uses 10 litres of water a day.

The water that women in Africa and Asia carry on their heads weighs typically 20kg – about our airport luggage allowance.

The average round trip in Africa to fetch water is 6 km. We turn on a tap.

Two-fifths of the world’s population don't have access to a safe toilet. This lack of basic sanitation spreads disease and undermines the daily health of 2.5 billion people.

For £15 WaterAid can provide a person with lasting safe water, adequate sanitation and hygiene education. This enables people to help themselves and step up out of poverty.

safe water

means better health for all
saves money on medicines
protects a child from diarrhoea - a killer

sanitation

stops the spread of diseases
prevents pollution of water sources

hygiene education

empowers people by
showing them how to stay healthy.

How many people's lives could YOU
transform by joining us in this walk?

We walk because we CAN HELP

To register, go to the Register page.

WaterAid Dorset Support Group