How can she reach for the stars when even water is unreachable? In the Great Rift Valley, poverty and lack of clean water create hardships for 8-year-old Ireen, who walks to collect water up to four times a day. World Vision is working alongside communities to bring the reality of clean water and good health to girls like Ireen.
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Change Makers
Global 6K for Water creates an unforgettable moment for a California pastor
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.
Change Makers
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
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.
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.
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.
Change Makers
Chicago-area company creates vision through the Global 6K for Water
Chicago-based HOH Water Technology has a stake in the water game, but its president, Tom Hutchinson, also wants to help end the global water crisis through participation in the World Vision Global 6K for Water.
From the Field
How’d they do that: Transforming lives like Cheru’s through clean water
Find out how your generosity brought clean water to Cheru and her community in Kenya. Cheru appeared on the cover of the spring 2017 World Vision magazine and her story also headlined the Global 6K for Water in 2017 and 2018.