Rotary Walking for Water International

Hilversum, 23 March 2012

Walking for Water is a fundraising formula

initiated by Aqua for All 10 years ago growing internationally in partnership with Akvo

endorsed by

Rotary NL Rotary RIGBI

Children for Children • Participating school children aged 10-14 walk

6 km with 6 liters of water to raise money & awareness for water and sanitation

– Showing solidarity & support for millions of children in developing countries without clean drinking water that must make this walk daily.

• Celebrating UN World Water Day 22-3

• This week more than 25.000 kids participated

Rotary Walking for Water

• In the Netherlands more than 50 Rotary clubs organized Rotary Walking for Water in their local communities.

– Since 2011 also in UK and growing through RWWI

• It’s a great Rotary event that we think clubs around the world should consider adopting.

– Raise water awareness amongst Rotarians

– Enhances Rotary image: Family + Youth + Water

– Raises allot of publicity/money for water projects

Map of Rotary NL’s World Water Day Activities

RC Rottemeren, D1600

RC Appingedam-Delftzijl, D1590

RC Brummen-Engelenburg, D1560

RC Assen, D1590

RC Lelystad-Batavia, RC Dronten, D1570

RC Chestfield, Kent, UK

RC Apeldoorn ‘t Loo

VIDEO

2013 is UN Year for Water Cooperation

• Let’s leverage this to enhance Rotary’s image

– The extra media attention the UN theme brings is an opportunity to showcase Rotary & Water.

2013 is UN Year for Water Cooperation

• Let’s leverage this to enhance Rotary’s image

– The extra media attention the UN theme brings is an opportunity to showcase Rotary & Water.

PROPOSAL: make water your club theme for 2012-2013

Consider organizing Rotary Walking for Water in 2013

Early registration starts in April 2012 www.walkingforwater.eu