Meridian 5th Graders Walk for Water

Help our students reach our fundraising goal by donating and spreading the word.

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Every year, Meridian 5th graders learn about the world around them and what they can do to make a tangible difference. Last year, they raised $2,851, giving more than 190 people access to clean water. This year we are excited to make clean water a reality for more people.

Well Aware visited Meridian this January to spread awareness of the Water Crisis and what they are doing to help end it. On February 14th, our 5th graders will have the opportunity to experience what walking for water is like in class (More information on this to come from your teachers soon). Until then, with your help, we hope to raise $3,000.

  • Students from the community we gave water to last year
  • Students from the community we gave water to last year
  • Students from the community we gave water to last year
  • Students from the community we gave water to last year

  • 34 %

    With clean water, Education increases by 34% in our partner communities.

  • 59 %

    With clean water, Education increases by 59% for girls specifically.

  • 12 %

    For every year a Kenyan girl is in school, her future income increases by 12%.

  • Water walk at Meridian in 2023
  • Water walk at Meridian in 2023
  • Water walk at Meridian in 2023

 

About Well Aware

Well Aware is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with headquarters in Austin, Texas. They fund and implement lasting clean water systems to drive development and empower communities in East Africa.

Well Aware believes their responsibility to their partner communities goes far beyond the drilling of a hole. Nearly 60% of water projects in Africa fail, often within the first year. 100% of Well Aware’s water systems work and they last because of realistic, responsible planning and collaboration. Their partner communities are motivated, organized, and prepared communities who need only sustainable clean water to kick-start their success. That’s why Well Aware adapts each project according to the community’s specific needs and collaborates with local leaders to ensure the water system’s long-term success.