4000 children across the globe will die today due to poor sanitation. Around one in ten of the world’s population have no choice but to collect water from wherever possible, whether it’s a polluted pond or an exclusive water pump. Just think about how many of us go home and instantly have access to clean water without any limitation. Little things like this we take for granted. I am here to raise awareness about a charity where they feel that everyone should have easy access to safe water. This charity goes by the name of Water Aid. I believe that as a school Water Aid should be a focal charity that we cooperate with.
Water Aid works particularly on the WASH system: water, sanitation and hygiene.
Imagine the water supply to your house is being cut off whilst repairs are being carried out. The company has given you plenty of notice so you have time stock up on fresh, clean water, fill buckets around the house and have a good wash beforehand. Understandably it creates some trouble as it’s a bit bothersome to have to pour water from bottles and buckets rather than straight from the tap. Now think about what you’re complaining about. Approximately 1.2 billion people around the world don’t have access …show more content…
You wake up, pull yourself out of bed, have a bit of breakfast, run for the bus to school and complain about being tired. Now picture waking up at 5:00 am every morning to walk a mile to collect three ten litre cans of water and then trek home again. Sounds dreadful? Well, that’s exactly what Howard, from Bokola Village in Uganda has to do every single day. He is only 11 years old, and ever since the death of his father 5 years ago, when Howard was just 6 years old he has had to travel miles to collect water and provide for his mother and 2 younger sisters. With donations people have made to Water Aid, the charity has been able to construct water wells and pumps in the places where people need it most, like Howard’s village and many
Water Aid works particularly on the WASH system: water, sanitation and hygiene.
Imagine the water supply to your house is being cut off whilst repairs are being carried out. The company has given you plenty of notice so you have time stock up on fresh, clean water, fill buckets around the house and have a good wash beforehand. Understandably it creates some trouble as it’s a bit bothersome to have to pour water from bottles and buckets rather than straight from the tap. Now think about what you’re complaining about. Approximately 1.2 billion people around the world don’t have access …show more content…
You wake up, pull yourself out of bed, have a bit of breakfast, run for the bus to school and complain about being tired. Now picture waking up at 5:00 am every morning to walk a mile to collect three ten litre cans of water and then trek home again. Sounds dreadful? Well, that’s exactly what Howard, from Bokola Village in Uganda has to do every single day. He is only 11 years old, and ever since the death of his father 5 years ago, when Howard was just 6 years old he has had to travel miles to collect water and provide for his mother and 2 younger sisters. With donations people have made to Water Aid, the charity has been able to construct water wells and pumps in the places where people need it most, like Howard’s village and many