Malta Today - 21 March 2011

Funds raised through “Malta Walks for Water” to help provide sustainable clean water to schools and rural villages in Uganda.

World Water Day is recognised by the United Nations and takes place every year on 22 March. This day draws attention to the 884 million people around the world without access to clean water and the 2.6 billion people living without access to basic sanitation facilities.

To commemorate World Water Day, SOS Malta has launched a virtual walk called “Malta Walks for Water” in collaboration with Alert Communications, Vascas Jewellers, Orienta and Fortina.

Funds raised through “Malta Walks for Water” will help provide sustainable clean water to schools and rural villages in Uganda through the implementation of rainwater harvesting systems and the construction of wells and boreholes, these used as entry points into community development.

“Malta Walks for Water” is part of “The World Walks for Water”, a global movement to raise awareness on the water and sanitation crisis, and demand action to stop the needless deaths of 4000 children every day dying as a result of waterborne diseases.

SOS Malta invites all those interested in putting an end to water poverty to join our virtual walk for water at www.maltawalksforwater.org