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A CALL TO ACTION FOR YOUR SCHOOL TO JOIN
OUR SPONSORED PLAYGROUND WALK
In many parts of the world, the basic necessity of safe and clean water remains a luxury, impacting the lives of millions, especially vulnerable children in impoverished communities. The global water crisis is not just a shortage; it's a dire threat to the health and future of countless children. The Small Steps Big Difference project sheds light on the alarming reality of the shortage of safe water, the arduous journeys children undertake daily, and the devastating consequences they face. Children, often as young as five, walk for miles every day to collect water for their families. This not only robs them of precious time for education and play but exposes them to hazardous conditions and potential dangers. Lack of safe water results in waterborne diseases, causing widespread illness. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.5 million children under the age of five die each year due to water-related illnesses.
Children in impoverished regions face the harsh reality of growing up too soon, burdened with the responsibility of securing water for survival.
On average, children walk 3.7 miles (6 kilometres) daily to fetch water, carrying heavy containers that often weigh more than the children themselves.
Every day, the water crisis claims the lives of over 800 children globally, a heartbreaking toll that continues to rise
MORE THAN 155 MILLION CHILDREN HAVE POOR ACCESS TO WATER GLOBALLY
Children in more than 80 countries live in areas with high or extremely high water vulnerability. Eastern and Southern Africa has the highest proportion of children living in such areas, with more than half of children – 58 per cent – facing difficulty accessing sufficient water every day. It is followed by West and Central Africa (31 per cent), South Asia (25 per cent), and the Middle East (23 per cent). South Asia is home to the largest number of children living in areas of high or extremely high water vulnerability – more than 155 million children
Al Khair Foundation's Water For Life initiatives are dedicated to guaranteeing that every child can avail sustainable and hygienic water services. The primary objective is to gather resources and pinpoint regions with the highest and most pressing demand for secure, durable, and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. Our field teams are subsequently assigned to construct both traditional water wells and advanced deep bore wells to address these critical needs.
JOIN OUR SCHOOLS SPONSORED PLAYGROUND WALK
We believe in eradicating water poverty by ensuring every child has access to clean water. AKF Future Leaders partners with UK schools for the "Small Steps Big Difference" fundraising campaign which supports children in developing countries through the provision of water wells in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Kenya.
By taking part in the "Small Steps Big Difference” sponsored walk around the playground, your school and pupils can benefit by gaining a global perspective, engaging with the cause, understanding challenges faced by peers in the developing world, and transforming lives through fundraising efforts. It simple, ask class teachers to provide a sponsorship form to each pupil, the parent letter is on the back of the sponsorship form, the children then get sponsored by family and friends and walk as many sponsored laps as they can around the playground
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Download the Small Steps Big Difference activity pack here. Identify a staff member to act as the lead for this and to communicate with us at [email protected].
Get teachers to incorporate water related activities into lessons. Encourage learning about water poverty.
Give each child a sponsorship form to take home and get sponsored to walk as many laps as they can around the playground Organize the "Small Steps Big Difference’ fundraising walk and collect the sponsorship money.
Collect all the funds raised and send them to Al Khair Foundation for our water projects.
BENEFITS TO YOUR SCHOOL IN TAKING PART
Enhanced classroom understanding of global water issues.
Utilize educational resources specifically designed to teach about the global water crisis. There are lesson plans, educational websites, and interactive tools that can enhance your understanding
Challenges faced by peers in the developing world
Children who walk long distances every day to collect water face numerous challenges that impact their well-being, education, and overall quality of life. Here are some of the key challenges they typically encounter
Understanding how every lap completed helps the poor
Children's sponsorship money plays a crucial role in building wells and providing clean water to children across the world. Here's a breakdown of how these funds contribute to improving water access
Orphans
Al-Khair Foundations orphan monthly sponsorship program is not the cheapest. However, we proudly believe that it is the best value and provides care for the child in a manner that is befitting of the honour, care and respect that our religion teaches that we should provide for orphans.
Widows
In many societies across the world the male is often the breadwinner and is responsible for providing for his family. However, when he passes away the family are often left in an extremely vulnerable position and often face real hardship.
One meal a day
Give up just one meal a day for 30 days. That's it! Take the money you would've spent on that meal and donate it to Al-Khair Foundation's One million meals for Gaza campaign. It's a simple sacrifice that can bring a world of change to those in need.
Support a family
This Ramadan, embrace the spirit of generosity and compassion by extending your support to families in need through the Al-Khair Foundation. With just a monthly commitment of ÂŁ500, you can play a vital role in changing lives and uplifting communities.
AN AKF FUTURE LEADERS PROJECT
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KABIR AT [email protected] WWW.JOINAKF.ORG
