Nicole Wetmore, a pastor from California, sponsored the child on her race bib at the Global 6K for Water in 2018. Because of her choice, an unforgettable moment was in store in her not even six months later.
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Highlights from the 2019 Global 6K for Water
See the inspiring photos from Global 6K for Water events around the U.S. World Vision’s Global 6K for Water brought thousands together on May 4, 2019, to bring clean water to communities across the globe.
From the Field
Video: Schoolgirls share their poem ‘Dear Water’
How does clean water change lives? These girls wrote a poem to tell you just how life-giving and transformative it can be.
Change Makers
Global 6K participants walk for water
World Vision’s Global 6K for Water is a one-day event where people from all over the world walk and run 6K in their own neighborhoods to bring lasting clean water to children in need. Every step you take is one they won’t have to. Check out what people like you have to say about how easy and impactful it is to walk or run the Global 6K for Water.
Change Makers
7-year-old’s quest to end water crisis gains momentum
Addyson Moffitt, 7, was moved to run two half marathons with Team World Vision and raise $60,000 to help provide clean water to children in Africa when she learned how children her age often walk 6 kilometers for dirty water.
From the Field
How World Vision provides access to clean water around the world
As the world’s largest nongovernmental provider of clean water in the developing world, World Vision brings clean water to one new person every 10 seconds. Here are five examples of our water work around the world.
Voices
The best return: Benefits and blessings of clean water
World Vision U.S. President Edgar Sandoval Sr. shares about the benefits and blessings of clean water.
From the Field
What is cholera? Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Cholera, a bacterial infection, is a high risk where clean water and sanitation are lacking. However, there are effective ways to prevent and treat the disease. Learn more about cholera and how you can help people at risk.
Special Features
The dangers below: The pond of misery in Rwanda
MAY 1, 2019, RWANDA — Alongside a pond in Rwanda once roamed the legendary “Big Five” animals of Africa. Today, dominion of the pond belongs to creatures that are smaller but even deadlier — bloodsucking parasites, mosquitoes, and snakes. Eight-year-old Esther hates the pond, her only source of water.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Clean water in emergencies
When disaster strikes around the world, access to clean water is critical for survival. Here are three ways emergency responders bring life-saving clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to people affected by disasters.