The last few months have been busy for Help A Village Effort, with several projects funded thanks to the contributions of our generous donors. Currently underway: Six bore wells with NGO partner SPREAWS Five bore wells, five water tanks, and five submersible electric wells underway with RCLWA Fifteen tube wells with maintenance education and awareness training for sanitation and water-borne disease underway with RUCHC We are in the process of planning fundraising events to continue supporting work to bring clean water to rural communities in India. Details about upcoming events will be posted soon!
Participation high at Glovertown Walk for Water
June 10, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The June 8 Glovertown H.A.V.E. Branch’s 21st Walk for Water was a huge success. The weather was perfect; the spirit of the Walk was high, with 37 participants present; and the goal of providing 10 new bore wells looks rather encouraging, currently close to $14,000 (including another substantial contribution from a dedicated H.A.V.E. supporter) was raised.
West Vancouver Walk brings community together
June 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
May 25th this year marked the first time the Walk for Water was located at the Gleneagles Community Centre instead of St Monica Church which had been used for the past 10 years. The Community Centre was a great host and we were able to keep dry on that damp day by setting up the registration and “dining” tables out front under the extensive roof overhang.
Support Minden’s Walk for Water
June 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you’re in the Haliburton County area, this June you can support HAVE’s work by participating in or donating to one of the following events:
Join the West Vancouver Walk for Water
May 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
On May 25th, we look forward to gathering again in support of those who do not have any of the benefits of clean running water in their homes. The Walk for Water in West Vancouver will cover about 3km. That is the distance village women walk every day to fetch buckets of water for their homes; water that is often polluted. (There is a shorter 1km walk.) Our goal is to raise funds for three new wells. This will impact the lives of as many as 300 people as they will be getting clean water from a village pump footsteps… [ read more ]
Walk for Water in Glovertown!
May 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time again! Join us on Saturday, June 8 at the 21st Walk for Water in Glovertown, Nfld., to raise funds for Help A Village Effort. The walk starts at 8 a.m. from Glovertown Academy, around Ken Diamond Memorial Park. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. See you there!
