Together, we've run 521 miles That's 167 daily water journeys

Of our £10k target, we've raised £674 That's 2 wells funded

Start Running!

If you want to run, get out there and do it, then input your name, location and distance in the 'Tell us about your run' box below.

Tweet your run, either from your own Twitter account or ours, and don't forget to spread the word!
#WaterRun

Support Us!

If you want to donate, then input your name, location, and the amount (if you like) in the 'Support' box below. Tweet it, either from your own Twitter account or ours, and you'll be taken off to the UNICEF donation page...

And don't forget to spread the word!
#WaterRun

What is it for?

In Sub-Saharan Africa, women and children walk an average of 5kms a day, just to get clean water. Our aim is to raise £10,000 to build 30 wells that will bring water nearer. And that's where you can help, by doing your own Water Run (or brisk walk!) or by sponsoring Water Runners.

Africa

For most women and children in sub-Saharan Africa, every day starts the same way - walking for water. UNICEF research shows that 58% of the population has to walk at least half an hour for clean water, often for up to three or four hours a day (the trip there, waiting in line to collect water, and then the slower trip back). And this can happen multiple times a day - so whilst walking for water, a woman can't work, a child can't learn.

London

Emma is a woman who lives in North London, England. 5 days a week, her day starts with a commute. She's up at 7am to be at work for 9am, a distance of 9.65km away. She usually runs this, taking about an hour. We asked her to mirror an African woman's journey, and do a Water Run. And we're asking you too (but you can leave the water at home, you lucky thing).

Support the Water Runners

Here's an example Tweet, whichever method you choose:
I've just donated to #WaterRun for UNICEF. Please support the runners and donate here (shortcode)

Using our @Water_Run account?
Twitter puts a daily limit on us, so don't worry if you don't see your Tweet in the stream. We've still logged your contribution!

(if you like)
Tweet via

Tell us about your run...

Here's an example Tweet, whichever method you choose:
Woohoo! I've just run 4km in support of #WaterRun. Please support me and donate here (shortcode)

Using our @Water_Run account?
Twitter puts a daily limit on us, so don't worry if you don't see your Tweet in the stream. We've still logged your contribution!

Tweet via
@Water_Run

We're not following people around London (or the world) with stopwatches, so we're operating on trust here. The runs and pledges you make, we trust you will do!

Water Run is part of the 50/50 project from Good for Nothing and Made by Many in aid of UNICEF.

All funds raised go straight to UNICEF for famine relief in East Africa.

Unicef 50/50 - Make or Break Site design by FEED Idea by BBH London