Miles That Matter
Together, we can bring lasting clean water to families in East Africa—creating health, hope, and opportunity that flows for generations.
Help Us Bring Clean Water to Communities in East Africa
We recently learned that millions of people still don’t have access to safe water, and that many women and kids spend hours every day walking to collect it. We couldn’t stop thinking about how different that is from our daily lives, so we decided to take action.
We’re hosting a 5K at our school to raise money for Well Aware, an organization that builds lasting clean water systems for communities in East Africa. Their projects change lives for generations.
Just $20 gives one person access to clean water. That’s a small amount that makes a huge difference.
If you support our 5K, you’re not just cheering us on. You’re helping make clean water possible for someone else. These are Miles That Matter.
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64%
Diseases plummet by 64% on average.
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58%
Education increases by 34% on average, and 58% for girls specifically.
Why It Matters
When a community has clean water:
- Kids get to spend their days in school, not walking for miles
- Girls have a chance to chase their dreams instead of carrying heavy water jugs
- Families are healthier, happier, and able to grow food and businesses
Clean water isn’t just survival. It’s opportunity, dignity, and hope.
Meet the Fundraisers!
“My grandpa was born in Pakistan before the Partition of India and had to overcome poverty to survive. He struggled with not having enough resources, water, clothes, and many other things. Though he faced adversity, he overcame oppression and hardships and was able to make a better life for himself. Seeing him conquer his battles has inspired me to make a difference and help people that are maybe in similar situations to him.” – Layla Joslin, High School Junior
“My grandparents helped many communities. My grandma, with the help of Catholic nuns, helped save dozens of South Vietnamese refugees from Vietkong. They gave them shelter when escaping and helped many of them get American visas. My grandma still stays in touch with a bunch of them and she gets mothers day cards from around the globe from kids she helped escape. This relationship and change is something I also want to create and accomplish.” – Emma Salaverry, High School Junior
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 50% 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.
